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78-01 - Chaparral PUD Amendment pt 8
fl J CITY OF . t A 5 7610 LAREDO DRIVEsP.O. BOX 1476CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 474-8885 June 19, 1979 New Horizon Homes Attn: Bob Berger 3131 Fernbrook Lane No. Suite 104 Plymouth, Mn. 55441 Dear Mr. Berger: The City has received numerous comments from property owners in Carver Beach regarding Chaparral`cohstruction. The primary concerns are the usage of Carver Beach Rd. by construction equipment and/or blockages occurring on.Carver Beach Rd. because of construction. The City recognizes the necessity to make water and sewer connections which require a blockage on Carver Beach Rd. Additionally, according to the City's Building Inspector, Jerry'Schlenk, usage of Carver Beach Rd. by subcontractors has been limited to delivery -vehicles and other necessary vehicles associated with the model homes. For the most part, construction equipment has gained access from the old road to the south. This letter is simply to reconfirm the construction vehicles as possible off continuing to ,remind your •foreman and greatly appreciated. Sincerel , C t� Don worth City Manager DA:njo GL-:5 G - , , necessity to keep as many of the Carver Beach Rd. Your help in subcontractors.. of- this will be cc: Calvin Niemeyer, Pres. Carver Beach Assoc. Jerry S:chlenk, Building Inspector F CITY OF 7610 LAREDO DRIVEOP.O. BOX 1476CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 474-8885 MEMORANDUM TO: Building Inspector, Jerry Schlenk FROM: City Manager, Don Ashworth DATE: June 19, 1979 SUBJ: Grading - New Horizons The City Council has given tentative approval for the development plan for New Horizon.. Final development plan approval is pending minor changes in regards to density and home locations. I f you have a question in regard to these changes, Bob Waibel has a sketch of the changes made by the Council.'_ New Horizon has started preliminary grading. Your office has the application on file as well as grading plans submitted by New Horizons engineering firm. Assuming that such is, in accordance with the modified development plan, you should issue a grading permit. The charge for this permit should be as required in city ordinance. Should Enebak Construction question the amount of the charge or the necessity for such, you should note that, in accordance with previous city council policy, that if a development plan has been finalized, including grading, the developer is only charged once for review of such.grading plans. As it..is the determination of New Horizon to proceed with grading in advance of completion of the development plan and final approval by the council, the charge is being placed at this time :instead of against development review costs. cc: Schoell and Madson, Attn: Ray VX�.sistant Planner, Bob Waibel City Attorney, Russell Larson New Horizon Homes, Bob Berger New Horizon Grading Contractor, Jackson 0S Enebak Construction RK111fl— ENGINEERING TESTING MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL 6800 S. County Rd. 18, P.O. Box 35108, Mpls., MN / 612-941-5600 NORTHERN MINNESOTA 3219 E. 19th Avenue, Hibbing, MN 55746 CENTRAL MINNESOTA 1520 - 24th Ave. N., P.O. Box 189, St. Cloud, MN 56301 DULUTH/SUPERIOR 5431 Airpark Blvd., Duluth, MN 55811 SOUTHERN MINNESOTA 40 - 16th St. S.E., Rochester, MN 55901 . LABORATORY TEST OF AGGREGATES Date: June 15, 1979 Project: 79-215 GRADATION Sewer & Watermain Testing Reported To: Schoell & Madson Chanhassen, MN 50 Ninth Ave. S. Hopkins, MN 55343 i T f 1 n n R T R Sample # : 1 Date Sampled: Not Given Date Received: Not Given Date Tested: 6/13/79 Identification: Class 5 Source: Chaparell LABORATORY DATA GRADATION Copies To: Suburban Engineering City of Chanhassen Sieve Size % Passing Specifications 311 2" V 100 100 3/41' 97.9 90-100 5/811 1/211 3/811 16.4 50-90 #4 6.0 35-70 #10 5.1 20-55 #40 3.7 10-35 #100 #200 1.6 3-10 REMARKS: The above sample does not meet MN/DOT Class 5 requirements. BRAU14 ENGINEERING TESTING, INC. JUN197g t0 t CH Mh. Or c. \�f �kH sue• NORMAN E. HALL �6'� Laboratory Supervisor 1NE'SOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEA .1 Divis ion; of Environmental Health REPORT ON PLANS Flans and Specifications on _:jjr-0, ain ---- - --.--.-- -- Location rChanha$lgn Date Examined June 13, l9Z9 Prepared and submitted by Clark En,ineerin. , 815 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnea olis{__Minnesota 55405 Date Received June_11, 1979 — Ownership - Municipal Plan File No. Scope - This report covers the design of this project insofar as the safety andsanitary quality of the water for public consumption may be affected, and applies' -to this project only and not to the entire system or any other part thereof. This project consists of the installation of 6 and 8-inch ductile iron pipe to serve Minnewashta Creek Second Addition. Hydrants placed where the.ground water table is less than 8 feet below the ground surface shall have the drain hole plugged and be equipped with a tag stating the need for pumping after use.. (Recommendation on Back) Compliance - 11,16 CONSTRUCTION SHALL TAKE PLACE EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCt WITH THE APPROVED PLA14S. If it is desired to make deviations from the approved plans, the State Department of health should be consulted Find approval of the 'changes obtained before construction is started; otherwise, such construction is installed without proper approval, and in addition may create dangers to public health. Conclusion '17he plans and specifications on this waterworks project are in general accordance with the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Health, and are recommended for approval with the understanding as stated in the preceding paragraphs, and with the usual reservations as stated on the appended sheet entitled, "Information Relative to Plan Examination." Approved: Tomas Klaseus, Supervisor Public Water Supplies Unit Plains reviewed by: Ste en J. Greenwood Public Health Engineer Section of Water Supply and General Engineering 1 mETROPOLITAn WA/TE conTROL commimon Twin Cities Area June 12, 1979 Mr. Donald Ashworth City Manager City of Chanhassen 7610 Laredo Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Chaparral 2nd Addition Dear Mr. Ashworth: a Gait Administrator TC: k sGr We have reviewed the information submitted (design data and 'location map) for this sanitary sewer improvement project and find it in accord with your comprehensive sewer plan and consistent with the Metropolitan Urban Service Area as defined by the Metropolitan Council in their Developriient framework Program. We will file this information as part of your comprehensive sewer plan and inform the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that we have no objections to the installation of these facilities. Very truly yours, x �, 7a, e014 P R. A. Odde Staff Engineer RAO:JET:hw cc: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Metropolitan Council 350 METRO /OURRE BLDG. 7TH 6 ROBERTlTREETI fAInT PRUL Mn 55101 612 /222.8423 SUN 1979 ReciaV cY LJ aQz�,.,,� M11VI j ` + y p smn CITY Z)F CHANHASSEN 7610 LAREDO DRIVEOP.O BOX 1479CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 474-8885 PLANNING REPORT TO: City Council and Staff FROM: Mark Koegler, City Planner DATE: May 7, 1979 SUBJ: Sign Request - Variance APPLICANT: New Horizon Homes Background New Horizon Homes is requesting permission to erect three directional signs in Chanhassen to route traffic to their model home area. The specific details of each sign as located on enclosure 1 are as follows: A. One 8' x 8' V-shaped sign to be placed at the junction of Powers Blvd. (County Road 17) and Carver Beach Road. This site is immediately adjacent to the six new model homes. B. An 8' x 12' identification sign to be located on the parcel of land bounded by Priest 78th Street on the north, County Road 17 to the west, and Highway 5 to the south. C. An 8' x 12' identification sign is proposed for the parcel of land located southeast of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad tracks on the north side of Highway 5. This parcel lies approximately 4,000 feet west of the intersection of Highways 5 and 101. Sign Committee Action The Sign Committee approved a motion to recommend variance approval for signs A and C as described in the background section of this report. Sign B is illegal under the State Sign Ordinance since the proposed parcel is zoned R-lA and not either commercial or industrial as required by statute. Hence, the Sign Committee deferred all action on sign B until such time as the developer contacts the State and resolves the existing conflict. + City Council and Staff -2- May 7, 1979 Planner's Recommendation The City of Chanhassen is in the process of adopting a new sign ordinance which until finally approved can only be used as a guide in the review of sign requests. Until that time, Ordinance 36 has the force of law. A problem exists however in that Ordinance 36 does not adequately address the type of signage proposed by New Horizons. Therefore, staff recommends that this proposal be reviewed in light of the proposed sign ordinance. Under this ordinance, the following criteria apply: Temporary real estate advertising signs may be erected for the purpose of selling or promoting a residential project of ten (10) or more dwelling units or any non-residential project provided: (a) Such sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. (b) Maximum height of ten (10) feet. (c) Maximum number of said temporary real estate advertising signs shall not exceed two (2) in number. (d) Minimum distance between said advertising signs is five hundred'.(500) feet. (e) Such signs shall be removed when the project is seventy-five (75) percent complete, sold or leased. (f) Such signs shall be located no closer than two hundred (200) feet to a pre-existing residential dwelling unit. (g) Temporary sign permits shall be issued at the time of platting. The Sign Committee in issuing said permit shall approve the design, location and message component by majority vote of the Council. (h) Written approval from the property owner shall be submitted at the time of Sign Committee review. Utilizing this as a guide, staff offers the following comments on each of the proposed signs: Sign A: Sign A is proposed to be 8 x 8 feet or 64 square feet. The proposed ordinance calls for a maximum of 32 square feet. It is the opinion of staff that a 32 square foot sign would be adequate to safely inform the public of the location of the Chaparral project. Additionally, due to the good sight distance and lack of curves in the roadway, staff recommends that the sign be two sided rather than V-shaped as proposed by the developer. Furthermore, if the sign is to be illuminated such illumination should serve to light only the sign surface and should not have a flood light effect on the surrounding area. City Council and Staff -3- May 7, 1979 Sign B: Sign B is proposed to be located at the intersection of State Highway 5, County Road 17 (Powers Blvd.), and West 78th Street. This parcel is zoned R-lA and as such is not eligible for a State sign permit. Such permits are issued only on lands zoned commercial or industrial. Staff feels however, that even if such a permit could be granted by the State, the City should not issue a permit for a sign in this area. Sign C as shown on Enclosure 1 is to carry a message informing the public to "turn at the next right". Powers Blvd. (County Road 17) is the first right hand turn possible, it can be easily seen by westbound traffic on Highway 5 as they cross the railroad bridge approximately 1,800 feet from the intersection, and hence, very little, if any, confusion should occur. As an aid in helping the public find Powers Blvd., the city could request the State to construct a large green and white Powers Blvd. directional sign along Highway 5 similar to the one which now marks Dakota Avenue. I have discussed this idea with the State and they have indicated that such a sign could be given a high priority. "High priority" seems to indicate installation within an 8 - 12 week period. Sign C: Sign C is proposed as an 8 x 12 foot sign. Originally, this device was proposed to be 10 x 30 feet but in discussions between the Sign Committee and developer, the overall size was reduced. Staff agrees with the Sign Committee recommendation for Sign C as proposed and feels that the 96 square foot area of the sign is justifiable in the interest of public safety. The sign proposal by New Horizon Homes may be somewhat precedent setting. It is one of the first of the large residential developments to come into the City and as recent Planning Commission and Council meetings seem to indicate, an influx in this type of activity can be expected. Therefore, staff urges careful consideration of this request. 1 May 1979 HOWARD DAHLGREN ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED CONS U LT I IN PLAN N E R S ON E G ROVE L A N D TERRACE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55403 612.377-3536 MEMORANDUM TO: Bob Waibel, Assistant City Manager/Planner FROM: John Shardlow RE: Tree Inspector's Critique of the Chaparral Landscape Plan Dear Bob: We had hoped for the opportunity to present the Chaparral Landscape Plan at our last meeting, but, as you recall, the opportunity did not present itself. The two main reasons why I would have preferred to present it verbally are: 1. It is very helpful to be able to refer to the plan while explaining the planting concept, and 2. We considered a number of criteria in selecting the plant species and it is often easier to respond to questions as they arise rather than attempting to anticipate an answer to all of the possible questions. It is probably a good idea to begin by simply stating the criteria which we used in the selection of the plant materials which we have chosen. They are summarized as follows: 1. All materials must be fully hardy in this zone. 2. All materials used adjacent to roadways must be proven tolerant of de-icing salts (based on studies prepared by Minnesota Local Road Research Board, The University of Minnesota College of Forestry and Agricultural Experiment Station, or a comparably dependable source). 3. Those materials located along the north and northwest borders of the site should be proven effective wind- break materials. 4. Materials used on south facing slopes should be proven drought tolerant and effective in mitigating the effects of soil erosion. MAY1970 clov ��A�1TH.gg�hfi, MEMORANDUM RE: Tree Inspector's Critique 1 May 1979 Page Two 5. The overall plant list should contain predominantly native species with adequate provisions for year round interest. We are basically in agreement with Mr. Mitchell's critique of our landscape plan, but, we would disagree on a few important points: 1. Generally speaking, even the very expensive noise walls have proven ineffective in abating traffic noise. Most studies have indicated that, at best, one can hope to deflect the noise over the perimeter of a neighborhood and into the interior. Consequently, the entire concept of noise abatement walls is coming under close scrutiny. 2. Questions were raised about the branching structures, density, growth characteristics, and susceptibility to de-icing salt damage of a number of species. Our responses to the above referenced questions are summarized below: a. We must agree that Russian Olives are fine textured materials which tend to grow in an increasingly ascending and spreading manner. However, we are not proposing to plant them as individual specimens, but, rather to include them in massings planted 20 feet on center (individual specimens can reach a mature spread of 35 to 40 feet). When these trees are planted in such a manner, they tend to grow together and form dense massings. They also have the advantages of being extremely hardy, drought and high Ph tolerant, they have an excellent color and interest throughout the year; and have been proven to be among the most tolerant of roadway environ- ments. b. The Staghorn Sumac is a large, loose, open shrub which would, again, be ineffective if used as a specimen. However, it propagates freely by suckering growth from its fiberous and spreading root system. This feature makes it one of the best possible materials for retaining soils. It also has the advantage of being drought tolerant, fast growing, and has a magnificent fall color. c. We have consulted with the University of Minnesota Forestry Products Extension Service regarding the MEMORANDUM RE: Tree Inspector's Critique 1 May 1979 Page Three susceptibility of Winterberry to de-icing salt damage. They have assured us that Winterberry has been tested and found to be tolerant of salt spray (source is available upon request). Concern was raised about the susceptibility of Maples to leaf scorch. This is a problem which should be given consideration. We did find it some- what odd that Mr. Mitchell expressed a concern about the Sugar Maples' susceptibility to leaf scorch and then suggested two varities of maple as substitutes. From our experience, both are every bit as susceptible to leaf scorch. We have chosen the Green Mountain variety of Sugar Maple becuse it has been found to resist leaf scorch. However, the main reason why we are proposing the Sugar Maple is its magnificent fall color. The bright crimson and orange hues of these trees in the early autumn are one of the most beautiful features in our native landscape (see attached photos) and the accepted symbol for the City of Chanhassen and we would strongly urge you to sanction their inclusion in their proposal. Much of the difficulty with leaf scorch can be avoided if the trees are watered during dry periods. In summary, we feel that we have chosen a desirable set of plant selection criteria and developed a viable planting plan according to it. The plan includes what we feel will become a very effective windbreak which will also function to diffuse and deflect traffic noise. We feel that the proposed plan is a good one and we hope you will sanction its implementation. If you need additional information regarding any of the aspects of this plan, or would like to discuss any revisions, please contact me. Sincerely, HOWARD DAHLGREN ASSOCIATES, INC. Joh . Shardlow cc: Greg Frank, New Horizon Homes enclosures .j • r CCCi f. V •t t � � �'. �/ 1 c `- Alt' ••� 3�, �:� {''� r .; �.:,��+' ;` �.+,; as � �� .., • , F�,,�• '�t.�•• - „•-�%• r�J•S �Y� 1'• i, 'mil �� � �� ,-.• *' it �. .�,�� �+• ,^"'' �• T +�' ' • f +i r y; op Zti R las i 9OV99 e}osauulyy `silodeauuIvy anuand 191100!N K9Z sjapwaa so Hnnr� 6161 Ud V ,,,- (slaewaa aas) aag4o aapuas oq f'[daa u.An;ad PUP MaLAaa Lenoad& anon' aoj uo L4pwao,}u L anok Ao j pa;sanbaa nod' sy : asodand pl�zxff • � •1 uoL;d Laosaa 'ON : swa4 j - --. • • jq ,v wqj J.0CD •cc r7 9QR JW , --� u6isaQ oiydeaE) 8jnl3eV4ojd adeospue-1 u6isea uegjn 6uiuueld leivawuoJinu3 Q o 6uiuueld pue-1 £689-LZ8(M) WIL,�,.14M 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 RODNEY B. GORDON THEODORE D. KEMNA JOHN W.EMOND KENNETH E. ADOLF WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT BRUCE C. SUNDING R. SCOTT HARRI DENNIS W. SAARI GERALD L. BACKMAN City of Chanhassen P. 0. Box 147 Chanhassen, Mn. 55317 Subject: Gentlemen: SCHOELL & MAOSON, ANC. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS 38-7601 • 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 OFFICES AT HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA AND DENTON, TEXAS April 25, 1979 Chaparral 2nd, 3rd and 4th Addition, Special Assessments. The purpose of this report is to outline the additional special assessments that will result in the subject subdivision. We are assuming that modifications in the Plat, as suggested at the April 23, 1979 Council Meeting, will be made. Chaparral 2nd, 3rd and 4th Additions were partially assessed for sanitary sewer service on Greenwood Shores Project 75-3. With subdivision as proposed, additional sanitary sewer special assessments will be levied in accordance with the adopted assess- ment criteria for that project. The sanitary sewer bisecting the property provides lateral sewer service (abutting sewer, immediate sewer service) to 46 proposed residences. The property was assessed forty (40) lateral sewer units at $1,714 each or $68,560. Since two units were served in Chaparral 1st Addition, an additional eight (8) lateral sewer units would be generated by this subdivision. Trunk sanitary sewer benefit is provided to all 328 resi- dential units in this subdivision. Since no trunk sewer assess- ments have been levied against this property, 328 units at $458 each or $150,224 will be assessed this property upon subdivision of the property. Likewise, trunk water benefit is provided to all units in the subdivision without previous assessment. Trunk water unit assessments at $544 should be assessed each of the 328 units ($178,432). JFi!!qFD VILL41kelt dF SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. City of Chanhassen April 25, 1979 Page 2 In summary, the additional special assessments that will be levied upon approval of this subdivision are as listed below: Assessment Amount Sanitary Sewer Lateral 8 Units @ $1,714/Unit 5 13,712 Sanitary Sewer Trunk 328 Units @ $ 458/Unit $150,224 Water Trunk 328 Units @ $ 544/Unit $ 178,432 TOTAL ASSESSMENT $342,368 The total assessment should be reduced by the cost of over - sizing 8-inch to 18-inch watermain along Kerber Drive from Nez Perce to the south boundary of the plat (approximately 1100 lineal feet). This cost is (by City definition) a trunk watermain cost. The amount can be determined from bids received by the developer for this work. We estimate the cost to be about $16,500. Interest in the amount of 7 1/2 percent per year since the date of the original assessment should be added to the total additional assessment. If you have any questions, please contact us. Very truly yours, SCJH//O''ELL & MADSON, ,, INC . WJBrezinsky: srt cc: Kay Klingelhutz TJ&y #deferred To. A�aYar. �ggpr;32� p.T1��£er parts � R�%e.` . ,•c" pr�SS _�_ p=,',er oce 5`0 NEW HORIZON HOMES: New Horizon Homes has received final development plan approval by the city council for a mixed residential project located along the east side of Powers Blvd. approximately , mile north of STH 5 in Chanhassen. The total development site area is 106.18 acres, 64.92 acres is residential, 20.75 acres is park, 10.96 acres is right of way, 7.35 acres is Kerber Drive right of way, and 2.20 acres is Powers Blvd. right of way. The development summary is as follows: 74 lots of single family units on 30.92 acres, 51 lots - 102 units on 21.11 acres and 40 lots of 4 unit townhomes - 160 units on 23.85 acres; Totalling 165 lots, 365 units. The townhome areas are to be located along the western perimeter of the development bordered by Powers Blvd. and the southwest border of the development site. The duplex areas are in the west central and south central portion of the development site. The single family areas are located in the northeast 1/3 of the development site. The park areas consist of an active play area approximately 9 acres in size in the south central area with open space corridor extending to an open space protection area at the eastern most 1/5 of the site. Site preparation and building construction was proposed as follows: 1). 56 units townhome - 86 units duplex - 27 units single f ami ly 2). In the Fall of 1979, 104 units townhomes - 16 units duplex 3) . In Spring, 1980 - 27 units single family. As a condition of development, sidewalk is to be extended along the south and west sides of Kerber Drive from the intersection of Tecumseh Lane to the southern most portion of the development area and a bike trail is to be extended on the east side of Kerber Drive from NezPerce Drive to the southern extent of the development..% Jj VM CONTINUATION OF THE APRIL 16, 1979, COUNCIL MELTING HELD APRIL 23, 1979 Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Councilmen Pearson and Geving. Councilman Neveaux came _late. Councilman Matthews was absent. MINUTES: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the April 2, 1979, Council minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried. Councilman Geving moved to note the March 28, 1979, Planning Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried. FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT STUDY, NEW HORIZON HOMES, CHAPARRAL OUTLOTS B AND C: Councilman Neveaux moved to grant final plan approval to the developer with the proviso that; 1) Conditions 1-5 contained in the watershed district report dated April 4, 1979 and page 2 dated March 7, 1979, be incorporated into the development plan; that 2) The restrictive covenants for the homeowners association provide that there be no allowance of outside storage of recreational vehicles and no construction of detached storage facilities such as tool sheds or storage sheds,and 3) Elimination of one quadrominium unit on the southwest or outside perimeter of the third addition as shown on the preliminary plat dated March 23, 1979, as revised April 12, 1979, 4) The elimination of one duplex unit on the southerly perimeter of the second addition as shown on the preliminary plat dated March 23, 1979, as revised April 12, 1979, 5) The elimination of one duplex unit on the west side of the easterly through street in the second addition as shown on the preliminary plat dated March 23, 1979, as revised April 12, 1979, 6) The preliminary plat be redrawn and submitted to the Council for final action in accordance with the first four points. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried. The developer is to understand that the city doesn't mean to .imply that they can go forward and totally disregard condition #6 in the watershed district report of April 4, 1979. The developer has to negotiate a change in this condition before construction can proceed. SOUTH CARVER BEACH AREA DRAINAGE STUDY: The City Engineer discussed his drainage study and recommended erosion control measures for the South Carver Beach Creek. Councilman Pearson moved to hold a public hearing on June 11, 1979,. for the South Lotus Lake Drainage and Storm Sewer Project. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motio carried. WILLIAM D. SCHOELL CARLISLE MAOSON JACK T. VOSLER JAMES R. ORR HAROLD E. DAHLIN LARRY L. HANSON RAYMOND J. JACKSON WILLIAM J. BREZINSKY JACK E. GILL RODNEY B. GORDON THEODORE D. KEMNA JOHN W. EMOND KENNETH E. ADOLF WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT BRUCE C. SUNDING R. SCOTT HARRI City of Chanhassen c/o Mr. Don Ashworth, P. o. Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota Gentlemen: SCHOELL & MADSON. INC. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS 338-7601 • 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 OFFICES AT HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA AND DENTON. TEXAS April 13, 1979 City Manager 55317 Subject: Lotus Lake Drainage. Study, South Carver Beach Area, Our File No. 9702. Attached is the South Carver Beach Area Drainage Study as authorized by the.City Council on September 19, 1,977. Completion of this study was delayed until the drainage plans for New Horizons Chaparral Development was completed. We have submitted the report to the.Riley-Purgatory Creek Watershed District Board of Managers for their review. We trust this report will assist the City Council in their consideration of the recommended drainage improvement. Very truly yours, SCHOELL & MADISON, INC. WJBrezinsky:bk attachment REPORT Lem SOUTH CARVER BEACH AREA DRAINAGE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA SCHOELL & MADSON, INC. ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH HOPKINS, MINNESOTA APRIL, 1979 I hereby certify that this plan, specification. or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that i am a duly registered Professional Engineer under the lays of the State of Minr►sseta. Date �$.. Reg. :0.9 REPORT PURPOSE OF STUDY The purposes of this study were: 1) To evaluate the impact of proposed and future develop- ments upland from South Carver Beach Creek; and 2) Recommend methods of preventing erosion of the creek and sedimentation of Lotus Lake. DESIGN CRITERIA Rainfall for various frequency storms was determined from the United States Weather Bureau Technical Paper No. 40 "Technical Frequency Atlas of the United States." The soil -cover -complex method, as described in Chapter 4 of the "National Engineering Handbook", Soil Conservation Service, was used to estimate runoff from rainfall in undeveloped areas. A combina- tion of hydrologic soil group (soils) and land -use are used to determine the actual amount of rainfall runoff. In the New Horizons Development, drainage computations were based on the storm sewer system as proposed at this writing. In undeveloped buildable areas it was assumed that; R-1 single- family development would occur; storm sewer systems would be designed to carry the runoff from rainfalls with an average return period of 10 years; and the City and Watershed District would require the peak flow be limited to that prior to development. - 1 - STUDY AREA The study area includes approximately 288.3 acres tributary to a creek south of Carver Beach Subdivision from west of Kerber Drive to Lotus Lake. While only 82.5 acres is presently developed single-family residential, New Horizon Homes (Chaparral I and II) and Hansen & Klingelhutz Construction (Western Hills III) are proposing to develop an additional 142.0 acres. The remaining 63.8 acres will remain farmland and forestland in the immediate future. Drawing No. 9702-6 indicates the existing, proposed and assumed development in the study area. We have assumed medium density single-family residential development of lands presently zoned agricultural. EXISTING DRAINAGE At the present time there is considerable erosion occurring in the South Carver Beach Creek. This is most noticeable east of Carver Beach Road where several trees have been uprooted and many others are in jeopardy. Eroded materials have built up to the top of five erosion control dams installed in 1976. Flow has under- mined a 24 inch concrete pipe culvert under the private road south of Carver Beach Road to the extent that low flows run under the culvert. We estimate that the present velocities in the creek vary from about four to eleven feet per second (fps) in the straight reaches - 2 - of the channel. Studies have indicated that erosive forces are more than twice those in straight channel reaches at certain points in a channel bend as shown in Figure 1. Since a velocity of about three fps, or more, will erode the creek bed and banks, it is obvious that erosion is probably occurring all along the creek. The discharge to the creek will cause overflow of the natural channel for a ten year storm. For storms of less intensity, flow will be contained in the natural channel. Typical existing sections, flows and velocities for typical sections in the creek are shown in Figure 2. It is important to note that -erosion will take place at -relatively low flows. Given the existing channel slopes and alignment, it is not practical to eliminate erosion in this creek through upland retention alone. Rather, it should be done through a combination of retention and channel improvements. Channel improvements would include: 1) Modification of channel section (widening) to reduce velocity; 2) Elimination or modification of bends to minimize turbulence; 3) Lining the channel with material that will provide stability. An 18 inch CUP presently drains approximately 20.8 acres from Greenwood Shores. This pipe has a capacity of only about 6.0 cfs compared to runoff from a 10-year storm of 19.2 cfs. A second pipe should be installed to eliminate flooding that periodically takes place on three lots. M"M / If . e 6 / / �` `O0 / 2.0 10.8 1.6 \ FLOW 1/.2� / J 68 /J Colo WpS� FIG. I EROSIVE FORCE DISTRIBUTION AT TYPICAL CHANNEL BEND SECTION NATURAL CHANNEL `� I! •_�/, NATURAL '/r_ CHANNEL 1 NATURAL CHANNEL w ,' �, „ a 4r 3'/isry rug 3f CHANNEL 3' CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL SLOPE = 1. 0 % SLOPE = 2. 2 % SLOPE =1.0 % FLOW IN FLOWING FULL. FLOWING FULL: FLOWING FULL: NATURAL CAPACITY = 38.6 CFS CAPACITY = 115.5 CFS CAPACITY = 112 CFS CHANNEL VELOCITY = 4.2 FPS VELOCITY = 7.7 FPS VELOCITY = 5.6FPS FLOWING HALF FULL: FLOWING HALF FULL: FLOWING HALF FULL: CAPACITY = 15.7 CFS CAPACITY = 45.0 CFS CAPACITY = 45 CFS VELOCITY = 3.5 FPS VELOCITY = 6.0 FPS VELOCITY = 4.5 FPS 1 YR 13.8 CFS I YR 19.0 CFS v I YR 19.8 CFS U) n ti a FLOW FOR VARIOUS 5 YR 53.6 CFS 5 YR 77.6 CFS 5 YR 79.2 CFS N FREQUENCY z 3� 15 N 3 STORMS (�) 0 v 0 I O YR 732 CFS zLL06 z 3 10 YR 1058 CF3 N� �� Z —io IO YR 108.0 CFS N ( �Ta=ico� Z0_zo cc Q W MZ W ffWAl W Al � 100 YR 166.5 CFS 0 00 i l (a)CHANNEL BETWEEN MSAS-101 (b) CHANNEL 100'-900'EASTOF (c) CHANNEL FROM (b)TO LAKE d CARVER BEACH ROAD CARVER BEACH ROAD FIG-2 TYPICAL SECTIONS FLAWS a VELOCITIES FOR SOUTH CARVER BEACH CREEK (STRAIGHT CHANNEL REACHES) FUTURE DRAINAGE Assuming development of tributary lands as indicated in Drawing No. 9702-6, the peak flow at various points in the Water- shed would be as indicated on Drawing No. 9702-7. The channel, if improved, should have a capacity to retain the estimated flows shown. We have assumed that a second pipe will be installed from Greenwood Shores to accommodate a 10-year storm. The undeveloped area to the southwest should be limited to -a peak flow of-39 cfs as shown. This would correspond to the pres- ent peak flow from this area for a 10-year frequency storm. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS AND COSTS Loose rip -rap protection of the creek along with widening and straightening will be required to prevent further erosion of the channel. Upland retention in proposed and future developments cannot prevent erosion since direct uncontrollable flow to the creek will generate enough flow to erode the channel. The proposed channel section would be as shown in Figure 3. The channel should be realigned, eliminating and softening bends. A concrete apron should be installed at the inlet of the 24 inch concrete pipe under the private road extension of Carver Beach. We estimated the total cost of these improvements to be $108,348. The estimated cost of adding another culvert that, coupled with the existing 18 inch culvert, would be $11,461. APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS We recommend that the costs for the channel improvement be specially assessed on an area.basis in proportion to the runoff generated. Duplex areas would generate one and one-half times and Quadriminium areas two times as much runoff than would single- family areas and should be charged accordingly. The actual and weighted areas tributary to South Carver Beach Creek would be as shown in Table I, below. TABLE I Location Actual Area Weighted Area (Acres) Greenwood Shores 20.8 20.8 x 1 = 20.8 Carver Beach 39.3 39.3 x 1 = 39.3 Chaparral, Single -Family 82.2 82.2 x 1 = 82.2 Chaparral, Duplex 21.1 21.1 x 1.5 = 31.7 Chaparral, Quad. 23.8 23.8 x 2.0 = 47.6 Western Hills III, Single Family 6.6 6.6 x 1 - 6.6 Western Hills III, Duplex 3.0 3.0 x 1.5 = 4.5 Undeveloped 86.2 86.2 x 1 = 86.2 TOTAL 283.0 318.9 The cost per single-family acre would be the cost ($108,348) divided by the weighted area or $339.76 per acre. The cost per acre in duplex and quadriminium areas would be $509.63, and $679.51, respectively. The cost to a 10,000 square foot residential lot would be $78.00. The additional culvert under County Road No. 17 would only benefit the 20.8 acre tributary area in Greenwood Shores. The cost, spread on an acreage basis would result in an.assessment of $551.00 per acre. We recommend the possibility of Carver County cost sharing for this work be investigated. M%M APPENDIX s ESTIMATED COSTS I. CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT Item Channel Excavation 2,000 C.Y. @ $ 3.00/C.Y. $ 6,000 Rip -Rap 2,700 C.Y. @ $ 20.00/C.Y. 54,000 Filter Blanket 1,200 C.Y. @ $ 15.00/C.Y. 18,000 Clearing and Grubbing 10 Trees @ $150.00/Tree 1,500 Seeding 4,200 S.Y.- @ $ 0.75/S.Y. 3,150 Mulching 3,000 S.Y. @ $ 0.75/S.Y. 2,250 Install 24" Concrete Apron 1 Ea. @ $750.00/Ea. 750 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $ 85,650 Add 157o Engineering and Contingencies 12,848 $ 98,498 Add 10% Legal and Administrative 9,850 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $108,348 II. COUNTY ROAD NO. 17 CULVERT: Item 18" RCP Culvert Jacking 50 L.F. @ $150.00/L.F. $ 7,500 18" Concrete Aprons 2 Ea. @ $700.00/Ea. 1,400 Rip -Rap 4 C.Y.. @ $ 25.00/C.Y. 100 Sodding 40 S.Y. @ $ 1.50/S.Y. _ 60 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $ 9,060 Add 15% Engineering and Contingencies 1,359 Add 10% Legal and Administrative 1,042 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $ 11,461 C ITY D F CHANHASSEN 4 7610 LAREDO DRIVEOP 0. BOX 1476CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 474-8885 PLANNING REPORT DATE: April 12, 1979 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Assistant Manager/Planner, Bob Waible SUBJ: Development Plans, Chaparral Outlots B and C APPLICANT: New Horizon Homes, Inc. PLANNING CASE: P-580 The attached :planning materials are included for your consideration in reviewing the final development plans for Chaparral outlots B and C. The planning commission reviewed the final development plan at it's regular planning commission meeting of April 4, 1979, at which time reports were given by the city engineer concerning drainage, the city forester concerning landscape elan critique, and myself concerning planning considerations. As shown in the attached planning report of April 2, 1979, salient points were, -the sub -phasing of the development, and the subsequent recommendation of completion of the east/west street in the second and third addition simultaneously with the development of the second addition, and a recommendation for the provision of adequte pedestrian way around the major ponding area in the southeast corner of the active play area. This pedestrian way should be designed so as to provide safe slopes around the drainage area. As noted in the tree inspector's report of April 4, 1979, there was question as to the suseptibility of certain species to -road ntain.tenance salt. The applicant has indicated to me since the April 4th meeting, that his sources do not reveal essentially the same findings and report by the applicant concerning this matter will be available to staff and city council. I do feel that the carrying out of proper landscaping can be accomplished through development contract provisions without unduly delaying the final plat execution. The subject plans were reviewed by the Ril6y-Purgatory Creek watershed District Board of Managers on April 4, 1979, for permit approval. At the time of writing this report, there is no official record available regarding the conditions setforth by the Board of Managers, however, in a phone conversation with Bob Obermeyer, District Engineer the following are some of the conditions of approval for grading permits: Mayor and Council --Ik -1 ^11 April 12, 1979 1). That the storage facility in the active recreation area, and the temporary desiltation pond holds the runoff from a 100 year storm without discharge down the drainageway to Lotus Lake until said drainageway has been stablized. 2). The ground floor elevation of all the residences near the holding pond be at least 2 feet above the 100 year flood level. 3). That site alterations be stablized by September 15th. 4). That the District be furnished a detailed storm sewer plan. 5). That the development is subject to other standard regulations of the Watershed District. It has been indicated to this office that a draft of the Board of Manager's report will be available for the city council's review. AsAwell know, the city engineer is currently carrying out a feasibility study regarding the drainageway which carries the runoff from the New Horizon property and other properties to Lotus Lake. This study will be included in the council agenda packets for April 16, 1979, and cross referencing this item with the feasibility study in your review may be helo.ful. Since the last planning commission review I have advised the applicant that information rega-ding location of the formal neighborhood signs should be included in the final landscape plan. It is recommended that a minimum of 2 signs be constructed and that their locations should be at the intersection of Kerber Drive and Powers Blvd. and at the southern extent of the Chaparral development on Kerber Drive. Recommendation I recommend that the city council approve the final development plans for New Horizons/Chaparral Outlots B and C including any conditions recommended by the city engineer, and that the applicant carry out the recommendations made in this report, and planning report of April 2, 1979. CITY JF 7610 LAREDO DRIVEsP.O BOX 1470CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 474-8885 MEMORANDUM TO: Assistant Manager/Planner, Bob Waibel FROM: Tree Inspector, Doug Mitchell DATE: April 4, 1979 SUBJ: Landscape Plan, New Horizon Homes The following report is in response to your question regarding the noise reduction effectiveness of the proposed planting plan. The areas of primary concern were the southern one-half block abutting County Road 17 and the area adjacent to new MSAS 101. General Discussion (Some of the data used in the discussion was taken from G.O. Robinetle's Book - Plants/People/and Environmental Quality) Noise can be described as excessive and/or unwanted sound. In general, sound rises and radiates from the source. The intensity of sound is measured in decibels, with the listener experiencing a doubling in intensity with each 10% increase in decibels. In other words, an increase from, say, 50 dB to 100 dB would sound 32 times louder to the listener. General sound levels experienced by ..Source Average'- s--.Residence Residential Traffic (151) Conversational Speech W ) Truck Traffic (Downgrade) humans are as follows: Decibels 45 dB 62 dB 65 dB 105 dB Sound generally dissipates with distance and for vehicular traffic on a busy main road, the sound level is -reduced about 6 dB with each doubling of distance from the source. Sound waves can be absorbed, deflected, reflected, or refracted by barriers and climatic conditions. For example, wind normally diffuses sound. If one is standing upwind from a noise source, the levels - could be up to 30 dB lower than if the listener is standing downwind. Temperature differences between surfaces and the air can deflect sound up or down and the same noise source normally would sound louder or travel further at dawn or dusk than at midday. Mr. Bob THaibel -2- April 4, 1979 Although plant materials used as acoustical control elements have been researched somewhat, much more information is presently needed to provide technical data on their efficiency. Generally, the effectiveness is dependent on the sound characteristics (i.e. decibel level, frequency, etc.) the planting characteristics (height, width, density, and location), as well as climatic factors. Plants reduce noise through absorbtion, deflection, reflection, refraction and by changing the climate. Plants most effective in reducing sound levels are: 1) deciduous plants with thick,. fleshy leaves or fine textured leaves with a dense branching pattern, and, 2) dense evergreen shrubs and trees. The deciduous plants would be most effectivein reducing noise in the summer months (i.e. May - inid September) and the evergreens the most effective for year round noise reduction. A noise reduction of about 7 dB could be expected with a 100' wide planting though it will vary with the density for each particular species. A distance of 75 feet between the noise source and the listener is recommended. For reducing highway noise, a 30-35 foot width of planting is necessary and should be placed as close to the noise source as possible. A mixture of shrubs in the foreground and trees in the background should be used such that. the noise is most effectively absorbed and deflected upwards. Finally, the size of the plant materials planted should be considered as smaller materials will not be effective for several years. Also, plants used in conjunction with earth forms and architectural elements increase the effectiveness of plants in noise control. Landscape Plan Review After reviewing the plans from the standpoint of noise reduction only, my general feeling is that an overall reduction of noise will not be significant for most of the sections abutting County Road 17 and VISAS 101. Though small portions of development might have some noise reduction all or part of the year, most sections could expect little significant noise reduction for the following reasons: 1). Distance between noise source and houses are insufficient in most areas, 2). Density of plantings is insufficient and sporadic, 3). Evergreens are not used in sufficent quantities for year- round control; 4). Some of the plant species selected (i.e. Staghorn Sumac and Russian Olive) have fairly open branching patterns which are not effective for noise control. 5). Prevailing wind patterns. will probably increase the distance sound travels from the noise source. On the positive side, it should be noted that many of the houses sit somewhat below road grade and, since noise radiates upwards, much of the noise will probably not reach the lower levels of the houses unless deflected downward by climatic factors or other barriers. Mr. Bob Waibel -3- April 4, 1979 However, the fact that the houses sit downwind from both prevailing summer (SW) and winter (NW) wind patterns will probably offset the fact that they sit below road grade. My personal feeling is that little can be done with the plant materials alone to reduce the noise levels, given the existing layout and site conditions. If noise reduction is a primary concern, the only solution I 'know of would be to construct a barrier (wood or masonary) with a dense evergreen planting and with vines_on the wall. This should significantly reduce noise levels. However, I do not know if the existing (and projected) noise levels and the cost of construction would justify such a barrier. Finally, it should be noted that the existing plantings could psychologi- cally reduce the noise levels though actual decibel levels would not be significantly reduced. Also, esthetically, the experience of those property owners and those in vehicles passing by might outweigh the -fact that noise levels might be higher than what is desired. One perspective which should also be considered in reviewing landscape plans is the plants adaptibility to highway conditions. Plants must be able to withstand highly alkaline and highly saline soils. Most must also adapt to droughty conditions though others placed near drainage ways must withstand moist conditions. of the species selected, the Russian Olive, Austrian Pine, the Amur Maple and the Green Ash have been tested and found to do well in highway situations. Though I know of no testing done on Staghorn Sumacs, from personal observation I would tend to feel that it also would adapt well. Sugar Maples require rich, moist well -drained soil and are highly susceptible to leaf scorch, as are most maples. I know of no testing done on Winterberry, but I would tend to believe that they would probably not adapt based on their native growing situation. Trees which. Might be considered for substituting for the Sugar Maple include the Norway Maple, any type of Poplar, Hackberry, Red Maple, or the Honeylocust. Substitutions for the Winterberry might be the common Lilac, Honeysuckle, or Ninebark. A r-- Riley- ]Purgatory Creek Watershed District 8950 COUNTY ROAD 1:4 EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA 55343 April 4, 1979 Mr. Bruce Patterson Suburban Engineering 1101 East Cliff Road Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Re: Chaparral Development - Phase II Dear Mr. Patterson: The Board of Managers of the Riley -Purgatory Creek Watershed District has reviewed the plans and grading and land alteration permit application as submitted for site grading for the Chaparral Phase II Development in Chanhassen. The Managers approve of the grading and land alteration permit application for this portion of the development phase subject to the following conditions. 1. The, Dist rict will require that all erosion control measures, as shown on the plans, be installed prior to the commencement of land alteration and be maintained until the altered areas on the site have been restored. The Watershed District must be notified after the erosion control measures have been installed so that the District's engineering advisor can inspect the erosion control measures. After the engineering advisor 'has. determined that the erosion control measures have been properly installed; the Managers will be so notified and land alteration can begin. Land alteration cannot begin until this inspection has been made. 2. The District :Till require that the proposedsedimentation/storage basin, to be located in the park area of the development site, be constructed at the initial stages of grading operations and be functional during site grading. 3. The District will require that homes to be constructed adjacent to the proposed ponding basin have basement floor elevations at a minimum of 2 feet above the 100-year flood level of the pond. Our calculations indicate that with a 13 cfs outlet, 10 acre-feet of flood storage is required for the critical 100-year frequency event. This results in a 100-year flood elevation of 859. 4. The District will require that all areas altered be restored with seed and mulch and/or sod or be hard surfaced within 30 days after the completion of land alteration or no later than September 15, 1979. Mr. Bruce Patterson Page 2 1 March 7, 1979 .—N 5. A detailed storm sewer plan must be submitted to the District for review and approval. 6. The District will require that for full development of the Chaparral site, either the drainage ditch along the south boundary of the site must be stablized to Lotus Lake or the ponding basin located in the park area must be increased in size to provide sufficient storage for the 100-year frequency storm with no outlet discharge. If you have any questions regarding the District's comments, please contact us at 920-0655. incerely, 1ca�� Rupert C. Obermeye BARR ENGINEERING -9. Engineers for the District Approved by the Board of Managers RCO/111 RILEY--PURGATORY CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT cc: Mr. Conrad Fiskness � Mr. Frederick Richards Mr. Bill Brezinsky City of Chanhassen Date: l CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7610 LAREDO DRIVESP.O. BOX 1479CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 474-8886 PLANNING REPORT DATE: April 2, 1979 TO: Planning Commission and Staff FROM: Assistant City Manager/Planner SUBJ: New Horizon, Grading, Drainage, and Utility, and Landscape Plan Review APPLICANT: New Horizon Homes, Inc. PLANNING CASE: P-580 Attached hereto for your review are the following materials: 1. Preliminary Plat, Chaparral Phase II 2. Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Plan 3. Erosion Control Plan 4. Storm Sewer Construction for Second Addition 5. Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Construction for Second Addition 6. Overall Storm Sewer and Gradina Plan 7. Storm Sewer Drainage Districts 8. Chaparral Engineering Details 9. Chaparral Phase II Hydrologic Analysis 24 Hr. 100 Yr. Storm 10. Chaparral Landscape Plan Since the last review of the Chaparral proposal by the Planning Commission, Staff has been provided with information regarding the sub -phasing of the entire project with said phasing as follows: 1. The second addition is to undergo excavation for building site preparation during Spring and Summer of 1979. 2. Third addition will be excavated starting Fall of 1979. Planning Report -2- �pril 2, 1979 3. The fourth addition is scheduled for site excavation in Spring and Summer of 1980. Regarding this phasing, it was recommended previously by Staff that the past/West street running through the second and third addition be completed concurrently with the development of the second addition. Additionally as part of the phasing of the development are temporary desiltation ponds located north and west of the major holding pond to be constructed in the southeast corner of the active play area. These siltation ponds will be discb.ntinued after construction progresses and the soils situation becomes stable. As you recall, it was recommended by staff that to the extent as possible, berms be constructed for the purpose of noise abatement along Powers Blvd. and Kerber Drive. Unfortunately, all of the area is not ameanable to practical berm construction without drainage detriment. In areas where the road is considerably higher than the development area, it was proposed that landscaping methods such as the planting of dense conifers for noise abatement be used. A report regarding the proposed plantings along these road/residence conflicts will be prepared under seperate cover by the city forester. The portion of the second and third addition to be developed into single family residential does not have any proposed landscaping information for it. From the plans submitted, it is apparent that the applicant has already chosen the appropriate design of structure for each of the lots in the single family area. If this being the case, I would recommend that the applicant prepare and submit landscape plans for said single family area. Although the area along which this single family area adjoins Kerber Drive has very good noise abatement berming qualities, I believe that some plantings should be made along this drive for visual variety. The final concept plan of the subject proposal, expressed the dedication of a pedestrian corridor easement starting at the southeast corner of the active play area and proceeding down to the eastern most extent of the New Horizon Property. Now that final grading plans of the proposed holding pond are available, I would recommend that the applicant design this pohd'.so as to provide a bench whereupon a level pedestrian facility can be placed. At this time the applicant should comment on how the lot lines in the duplex and townhome units will be accounted for plat -wise. If necessary, arrangements may have to be made through the provisions of the develop- ment contracts to insure that ownerships can be appropriately recorded hen each structure placement is detailed on their respective lots. Recommendation I recommend that the planning commission approve the attached plans comprising the final development plan of New Horizon Chapparal Outlots B and C, including the conditions recommended by the city engineer, the city forester, and also the condition that the applicant adequately addressing the concerns and meet. the conditions outlined in this report. WILLIAM O. SCHOELL CARLISLE MAOSON JACK T. VOSLER JAMES R. ORR HAROLD E. DAHLIN LARRY L. HANSON RAYMOND J. JACKSON WILLIAM J. BREZINSKY JACK E. GILL RODNEY B. GORDON THEODORE D. KEMNA JOHN W. EMOND KENNETH E. ADOLF WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT BRUCE C. SUNDING R. SCOTT HARRI City of Chanhassen P. 0. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Gentlemen: SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS (612) 938-7601 • 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 OFFICES AT HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA AND DENTON. TEXAS April 2, 1979 Subject: Chaparral, Phase II Preliminary Plan Review Our File No. 7120 We have reviewed and comment herein on the Storm Sewer and Grading Plan, Erosion Control Plan and Details, and the Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Plan for Chaparral, Phase II. STORM SEWER AND GRADING PLAN Runoff from approximately 157.5 acres in Chaparral, Phases I and II naturally flows to a creek running eastward to Lotus Lake. Through construction of a proposed 10.22 acre-foot capacity storage pond with a controlled outlet, the maximum flow to the creek from Chaparral would be reduced from about 113 cfs prior to development to 54 cfs after development. We are engaged in a study to determine whether this reduction in flow is enough to eliminate the existing erosion problem in the creek. We do not recommend additional controls within the Chaparral development. The 2:1 side slopes should be modified to 3:1 for mainte- nance and safety reasons and provisions should be made for a pedestrian path either north or south of the pond. The Storm Sewer.System shown has adequate capacity except that a second catch basin should be added in the most south- easterly cul-de-sac. EROSION CONTROL PLAN AND DETAILS The following erosion and sedimentation control measures are proposed: SCHOELL & MAOSON.INC. City of Chanhassen April 2, 1979 Page 2 1. Temporary desiltation pond construction; 2. Straw -bale check dams to be placed and maintained at appropriate locations during construction; 3. Seeding as soon as practicable after construction; and 4. Rip -rap placement at storm sewer outlets. We feel the controls proposed are adequate and the details acceptable. SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN PLAN The Sanitary Sewer System is adequate as shown. The Watermain in Kerber Drive should be 18-inch instead of 16-inch as shown. In other respects (pipe size, hydrant spacing and valve location) the watermain plan is acceptable. STREETS The street horizontal and vertical geometry is in accordance with Ordinance Standards. The improved street with (not shown or required at this stage) will be 28-feet in the single family residential area and 32-feet in the duplex and quandriminium areas. RECOMMENDATION We recommend approval of the plans as submitted subject to: 1) Addition of a catch basin in southeasterly cul-de-sac; 2) Modification of the pond side slopes. 3) Increasing Kerber Drive watermain from 16-inch to 18-inch; 4) Watershed District approval. Very truly yours, SCHOELL & MADSON, INC. WJBrezinsky: srt• J' attachments s CITY. OF 4x1 7610 LAREDO DRIVEeP.O. BOX 1479CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 474-8885 March. 22, 1979 Bob Obermeyer oRile_y_ Purgatory Creek Watershed Dist. 8950 County Rd. #4 Eden Prairie, Mn. 55343 Dear Bob: This letter is to notify you that the City of Chanhassen has directed the engineering firm of Schoell and Madson to carry- out a feasibility study for drainage improvements on and along the drainage area that enters Lotus Lake at a point as shown on the attached map. The results of this feasibility study will be presented at the April 16th, 1979 City Council Meeting at which time a decision will be reached as to whether or not a public hearing for drainage improvements is necessary. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, _U Bob Triaibel Ass't. City Manager/planner BW': nj o Enc. cc: Don Ashworth, City Mgr.. Bill Brezinsky, City Enar. Russ Larson, City Attorney tl 5V ,24.) Minnesota Environmental Quality Board 100 Capitol Square Building 550 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Phone 296-9031 March 15, 1979 Mr. Robert Waibel City of Chanhassen 7610 Laredo Drive Chanhassen, AIN 55317 RE: Chaparral - Envirorgmental Assessment Worksheet Dear Mr. Waibel: The 30-day review period for the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) on the above project ended on March 14, 1979. No objections to the EAW's determination that no Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is needed on the project were received. Therefore, the decision stands. Final actions to approve or ccmnence the project can now be undertaken. Sincerely, anon Je h, St ff Environmental Quality Board JJ/dh cc: New Horizon Hanes, Plymouth Howard Dahlgren Associates, Inc., Minneapolis w AR I'L-q RjxwJ VILLACM CF CHANHS M AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Metropolitan Council 300 Metro Square Building Seventh Street and Robert Street Saint Paul. Minnesota 55101 Telephone (612) 291-6453 Office of the Chairman March 12, 1979 Mr. Thomas T . Feeney Area Director Minneapolis- St. Paul Area Office Housing and Urban Development 6400 France Avenue South Edina, 'Minnesota 55435 RE: Subdivision No. 3773 Chaparrel Chanhassen, Minnesota Metropolitan Council Referral File No. 6458 Dear Mr. Feeney: At its meeting March 8, 1979, the Metropolitan Council considered the above federally guaranteed housing program application. The Council found this project involves no major conflict with areawide plans and goals. A copy of the Council's detailed comments on this project is attached. I call your attention to the summary and recommendation section of the report. Also attached is a copy of the Inventory and Evaluation report of the Carver Soil and Water Conservation District. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Sincerely, MAP,19 9 METROPOLITAN COUNCIjai CV( Qt Or �� Charles R. ?leaver Chairman CRW : j g Attachment CC: John C. Madison, Construction Manager, New Horizon Homes, Inc. „Don Ashworth, City Manager, City of Chanhassen Dennis Hoese, Chairman, Carver Soil and Water Conservation District Nancy Reeves, Metropolitan Council Staff k-UPIMLNrb AND KI;CUMMLNI)ATIONS iq-' THE MLTR0110i'l 'AN COUNCIL Dc—I elopment Section council File 6458 Date 11/29/78 -i Name of ProjectChaparral Applicant Municipality Chanhassen County Carver I.- Description of Project: Program (Subd. 221d4, Section 8, etc..) New Horizon Homes, Inc. Council District 16 ' y•• . i�.41, Sub. Feas. Number and Type of Units 95 single family homes Purchase Price or Monthly Rental $60,000to $80,000 II. Proposed Project Will Located Within: .be 1976-'1980 Urban Service Areal 1981-1990 Urban Service Area �Y=' Freestanding Growth Center Rural Town Ctr. Rural Service Area III. Relation to Local Comprehensive Plan and Review by Local Community: Yes Local comprehensive plan reviewed by Council and found No consistent _ _ • Project compatible with localcomprehensive.plan X NA Project reviewed by local planning commission X All necessary municipal approval granted X IV. Availability of Services to Site: Sewer Service(Central x_ Individual ) i Water Service(Central X—_ Individual ) f Metro highway system entrance within 3 miles X • . Mass transit within � mile . . . . . . . . — X ; . . . . . Park Area within � to 1 mile . . . . Shopping centers: Neighborhood (grocery, drug, laundry, gas) within � mile x.. X Community (variety, clothing, restaurant) within 2 miles X Regional center (diversified services) within 10 miles X ..Day care within 8 to 10 milesr' X J ff .Health care facilities within 30 minutes . . . . . . . . X `}s V. School capacity p y adequate to accommodate additional ' enrollment created by proposed development . . . . . . . X ! VI. Development Will Adversely Affect the Following Metro System: Yes' No � Environmental . X Parks and Open Space X y' Transportation X Airports X Setaer X Other Impacts . . . . . X ' . VII. Diversity of dousing Type and Costs:,'. Will project serve most urgent needs of low and moderate income group?. , • • X. Will project serve to. diversify housing. costs in conununity? Will project serve to. diversify. housing• type in•community? X X , *See Comments File No. 6458 Comments The proposed subdivision, Chaparral, to be located in Chanhassen, will consist of 95 single family homes. The units will sell for $60,000 to $80,000 each. Chanhassen's comprehensive plan has not been reviewed by the Metropolitan Council. The project is compatible with Chanhassen's comprehensive sewer plan. The community has given this project all necessary approvals. The site is within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. The proposed subdivision will be serviced by central sewer and water and other services appear accessible to the site. No major adverse impact on Metropolitan systems is anticipated. The project will not meet the most urgent need in terms of providing housing for low- and moderate -income persons and it will not diversify housing cost or type of housing in Chanhassen. Recommendation The project involves no major conflict with areawide plans and goals. /vla .INVEN ORV Nn -RATA T AL rr A ��r�A� -SOIL.AND.MATER RESOURCES FOR THE CARVER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING WACONIA, MINNESOTA 55387 NEW HORIZON HOMES HUD - SUBDIVISION FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR CHAPARRAL CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REFERRAL FILE NO. 6458 REQUESTED BY: JOHN RVTFORD, REFERRAL COORDINATOR METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA REVIEWED BY: PAUL D. NEUNiANN, CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN USDA SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING WACONIA, MINNESOTA 55387 NOVEMBER 30, 1978 x SC!-CONS-5 REV. 11-73 FILE CODE CONS- 14-5 INVENTORY & EVALUATION REOUESTED BY METROPOLITAN COUNCIL U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE �1'SQI�9I� UNIT OF GOVERNMENT ! LOCATION ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA ASSISTED BY PAUL D. NEUMANN, CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN DATE NOVEMBER 30, 1978 SITUATION: The New Horizons Homes plan has three pond areas designated. The grading plan calls for a minimum of land grading around the existing pond area lo- cated in the northwest corner of the nro`ect. The natural water outlets for the onding areas apparently will be changed by the land grading. The plan shows the two North ponds outletting into a storm drain that flows South into the pond located in the Southeast and this pond outlets into a storm sewer that flows West. Will he storm drains provide for safe 100 year flood levels or is there an overland emergency spillway planned? SUGGESTED SOLUTION (S) : A storm sewer system is apparently the only outlet for the ree Donds ' planned for extreme rainfalls or if a sewer becomes obstructed? The emergency outlets should provide for flood water levels at an elevation which will not be higher than any home sites near the pondareas. Areas which are graded and/or have the vegetation removed this fall should be mulched for winter and early springrosin All bare areas should be fertilized. r seeded and mulched as soon as possible new_ snring- after final primary grading i-, rpm»1etPri to pratert the PntirP araa_ T-Tnme * Circle appropriate category. �, ;� ^Y :+LY �Y � , yam,. ' , . � , , i.,C'-� . y . _ "`•�-�a:.5,. �O'�,.a. • .. .�r Jam.- +" •�,..:. _ .. INVENTORY & EVALUATION METROPOLITAN COUNCIL NEW HORIZON HOMES PAGE 2 building will be the only secondary excavation or grading needed after the roads are paved and the primary grading areas are seeded. w ,00 Metro Square Building,, 7th Street and Robert Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 Area 612, 291-6359 August 7, 1979 RE: SuLdivision Feasibility Review SF 38982 3899, 3900, Chaparral - 2nd, Chanhassen Received July 30,.1979 Metropolitan Council Referral File No. 7405-1 Please refer to the attached explanation of the Metropolitan Council's responsibility to review Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing applications. The Council has been forwarded such an application for the project identified above. A copy of the application, which provides further details, is enclosed. T1.. 7 ,.,lank you. Sincerely, ET OLITA COUNCIL John Rut-jFord R(tforral Coordinator �3 a. AU' " 4! ��a A.- Agency Created to Coordinate the Planning and Development of the Twin Cities Metro Lix - ii� rit�in g " P P� P g: :%noka County 0 Carver County 0 Dakota County 0 Hennepin County 0 Ramsey County 0 Scott County`'•? Washington County CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7610 LAREDO DRIVE*P.O BOX 1479CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 474-8885 PLANNING REPORT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: City Planner, Mark Koegler DATE: August 6, 1979 SUBJ: Chaparral 1st Addition Plan Amendment, Consider Lighting Plan PLANNING CASE: P-580 Background Staff has recently received a number of verbal complaints about the intensity of outdoor lighting devices which surround the model area of New Horizon Homes. Previous Council reviews and actions on this development have not granted approvals for exterior lighting either on or around the existing model area. Upon receiving complaints on this issue, New Horizons was contacted by Staff and asked to discontinue the use of parking area and signage lighting pending Council action. Three distinct lighting -oriented issues can be identified: 1. signage lighting; 2. illumination of the parking lot; and 3. the illumination of the exterior portions of the model homes. Each of these are considered separately in this report. Signage Illumination The existing Chaparral sign structure at County Road 17 and Carver Beach Road is presently illuminated by two fixtures; one directed at each sign face. The installation and use of these fixtures is in direct conflict with recent Council action. On June 4th, the Council approved two signs for New Horizon Homes with a portion of the motion reading that "both signs will not be illuminated". As an alternative, the use of a reflective material for the sign was discussed. It appears however, that the developer chose to install a non -reflective material supplemented by external light sources. It is the opinion of Staff that the wishes of the Sign Committee and Council were covered in the June 4th motion and that all external sign lighting should be prohibited. Parkinrt Area As shown on the attached lighting plan, the parking area adjacent Mayor and City Council '~' -2- to the model homes is surrounded by residential -type lighting in A lamp post design. It is the Staff opinion that these fixtures produce a light pattern which is generally localized in nature and does not constitute a major annoyance to the surrounding neighborhood. Model Homes New Horizon presently has the model homes illuminated by a series of flood lights which are located at ground level. These fixtures are arranged so as to illuminate the front and rear portions as well as the side walls to a lesser degree. The overall intent of this lighting appears to be twofold: first, it serves as a deterrent to vandalism and theft and secondly, it assists in the display of the models themselves. The vandalism problem seems to be a particularly realistic argument for some illumination in the model area. During the construction phase of the models, theft proved to be a significant problem with such items as furnaces, tools, and lumber being stolen. The issue then becomes one of providing adequate lighting for security purposes while minimizing adverse impacts on the surrounding neighbor- hood. Council Action The primary issue at hand is the fact that no lighting approvals for this project were ever discussed or granted by the Council during the development process. For this reason and because of citizen complaints, this item has been scheduled before the City Council for consideration. In reviewing this proposal, consideration should be given to each of the three issues previously presented in this report. Action by C1tr AdminWAT Endorcod WON Date SubmitLOJ to COMM!$;'* Daio GubT- d to C001A j CM JF mnn a np Lee rave '5 9401 FERNBROOK LANE / MAPLE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55369 / PHONE 425-4521 MAYOR . . . . . . . . .. . .Richard H. Reimer COUNCILMEMBER . . . .. . .. James Deane COUNCILMEMBER . . . . . Robert Puncochar COUNCILMEMBER . . . . . . . . Donna Ryon COUNCILMEMBER . . . . . . . .Donald Weidt CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Robert A. Erickson August 6, 1979 Department of Housing & Urban Development Griggs 11i6way Building St. Paul, MN. Veterans Administration Fort Snelling St. Paul, Ma's. Re: Fish Lake Woods Plat Seven Gentlemen: This is to certify that: 1. A Utter of Credit in the amount of $81,250.00 has been furnished and is acceptable to the City of Maple Grove for the purpose of assuring that New Horizon Homes, Inc. will install the following improvements: a) Street construction and surfacing to serve said Plat constructed according to the City of Maple Grove specifications and plans approved by the City Engineer. b) Four (4) concrete or approved cast-iron block monu- ments shall be placed at locations as designated by the City Engineer in addition to the individual lot stakes. c) Erosion control as designated in the erosion con- trol plan approved by the City Engineer. d) Landscaping and grading of all lots to accomplish adequate drainage according to the grading plan approved by the City Engineer. e) Boulevard trees, boulevard sod, bituminous or con- crete driveway approaches for all lots. Note: The utilities to serve said plat have previously been installed and are subject to warranty conditions. 9 -2- 2.. Street name signs to be furnished and installed by the City of Maple Grove. 3. The above mentioned improvements as set forth in number 1 above, will be installed without cost to the purchaser of the abutting properties or assessments against such properties. In the event the developer, New Horizon Homes, Inc.,fails to complete such improvements by February 1, 1980, this municipality will be responsible for such completion of the improvements within a reason- able time thereafter and such completion will not in- volve any cost to purchaser or assessment against the properties affected by improvements. 4. The City of Maple Grove will be responsible for the con- tinuous maintenance of the above improvements identified as la, lb and 2. THE CITY OF 11APLE GROVE 1 Mayor/, - This is to advise that the City of P41e Grove is legally empow- ered to ass-.,-ne the obligation above mentioned (Minnesota Statutes, Section 465.03) drle T. Abderson�, ttorney for the Cit wof Maple Grove �5 1 CONTRACT CHAPARRAL 21Z ADDITION THIS AG=- —ENT, made this day of �/ _ , 19 79 by and between N9,7 HORIZON HOLES, INC. 3131 Fernbrook Lane_ North,_ Plymouth,_MN _ _ 55441 _ _ _ , Minnesota party of the first part and hereinafter called the Owner, and THO[4AS DUNTGOKERY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 127 East County Road C, St. Paul, MN 55117 a Minnesota corporation, party of the second part and hereinafter called the Contractor. THE CON.MCTOR did on July 19, 1979 --submit a Proposal for Utility and Street Construction for Chaparral Phase II as detailed on certain plans and specifications prepared for the Owner by Suburban Engineering, Inc., Engineers and Land Surveyors, and entitled Chaparral 2nd Addition ----- A copy of the proposal is attached hereto and made a part hereof. IT IS i,R=ALLY understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the a instructions to bidders, the forms of proposal, the construction bond when required by the specifications and the general detailed plans and specifications and addenda are a part of this contract the same as if each had been fully set out and attached hereto. IN CONSIDERATION of the following mutual agreements and covenants to be kept by each party, the Contractor agrees to furnish all tools, labor, equipment and materials to construct the following in accordance with said plans and specifications: Utilities and Streets for Chaparral 2nd Addition THE Or,% R agrees to pay the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of said Specifications and the lump sum and/or unit prices as set forth in the attached proposal in the amount of: ($961,371.68) , Nine hundred sixty-one thousand three hundred seventy-one dollars and 68/100 . IT IS MUTUALLY agreed by each party hereto that all provisions of said plans and specifications shall be strictly complied with the same as if rewritten herein, and that no substitution or change in said plans and specifications shall be made except upon the written consent of the Owner's Engineer, Suburban Engineering, Inc., and such allowance shall in no manner be construed to release either party from any specified or implied obligation of said plans and specifications. IN 91RT.,SS whereof, We, the contracting parties by our agents hereto affix our signatures. X3 By: By: 4111aAQ1 . Date: �(�I i y Date: 15 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 RODNEY B.GORDON THEODORE D. KEMNA JOHN W. EMOND KENNETH E.ADOLF WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT BRUCE C. SUNDING R. SCOTT HARRI DENNIS W. SAARI GERALD L. BACKMAN //r1 -- - SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. ENGINEERS ANO SURVEYORS (612) 938-7601 • 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS. MINNESOTA 55343 OFFICES AT HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA AND DENTON, TEXAS July 25, 1979 New Horizon Homes, Inc. 3131 North Fernbrook Lane Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427 Attention: Mr. Greg Frank, P.E. Subject: Chaparral 2nd Addition Special Assessments Dear Mr. Frank: We have received your letter dated July 23, 1976, concerning the special assessments for Kerber Drive. We concur with your figures for the assessment of $149,090.00 for Chaparral 2nd Addition. To this total interest in the amount of -1/2 percent per year s%r�ce the date of the original assess- ' t; october, 1976, shtXflif be added. If you have any questions, kindly contact this office. Very truly yours, SCH LL & DSO INC. DLCampbell:mkr cc: Don Ashworth, City of Chanhassen 44 \. / 4 L U / JUL1979 .1-0 4e�Y P - C n //y �'J ��+.�.,, a .,✓ C"' RECEIVED rv �j a a0"'W VILLAGE OF S r s CHANHASSgN, Cp� �+ MINN. 0) CITY OF CHANHASS 3 7610 LAREDO DRIVEoP.O. BOX 1470CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 474-8885 July 25, 1979 Mr. Robert L. Burger, President New Horizon Homes 3131 Fernbrook Lane North Suite 104 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Bob: This letter is to clarify and correct some of the points in my letter to you of July 18, 1979, concerning the lighting in and around the Chaparral model area. It has been brought to my attention that the City Council minutes of June 4, 1979, specifically state that the Chaparral sign shall not be illuminated. Additionally, no information has been found regarding the lighting around the model parking area.. Until the council can consider an overall lighting proposal, the use of the sign and parking area lights must be discontinued. Again, in recognition of potential vandalism occurring to the un- occupied models, you may leave lighting on these models (only lighting directed towards the models) until such time as the City Council reviews overall lighting items. Sincerely, 7 r Bob Waibel Assistant Manager/Planner BW:k homm MonLpmery on8trudion July 19, 1979 c 127 E. COUNTY ROAD C • ST. PAUL, MN 551.17 492 - 9292 PROPOSAL SCHEDULE �- P GJECY NAME f hanzrra_l 9n zn*► OtivvEft \'eA* ha»zzon Hoes. TY?E OF WORK tilitI & Street Co:tstr Icti0:1 ' PROJ. NO. SHE,T,__,__OF s ti s r UNIT C O h TR AC T-______�.__. — CG:�TFtC4r. ITEM ' Sairta-y Seker 1Qt' PVC 0' - i0'. Deep 101' ?VC 10' - 121. Deep -: 10" PVC 12' - 14 " Deep 10" PVC i4t 16' Deep 1.011 PVC 16' - 18Deep 10" PVC 18' .. 20 t Deep 4 811 PVC 01•- 8' :`- Deep i 81, PVC ' 8' . 10.' Deep 8" PVC 10"- 12t. Deep 8" ?VC' 12.1 - 14' Deep 811 PVC i 4' 16' Deep 8=' ?VC 16 t -; 8' ..Deed , Sir ?VC 18' - 20' Deep, Standard Manhole .- .0': - 8 t Deep y}.cess De-o th over 8' $tLd— D:^op manhole Excess `:K.H.. Dept _ ` Construct ouaside drop -section ' on exisuing 'r:.H4. - - Pditst .existing manhole 6". on 811 .?yes Yre on 8" ltTyes i ':" . on 6" ";•'yes 611. GSP SerJer Lead 14" CiSP Sewer Service a" CiSP Clean.. Outs C.ru hed Rock for Pipe stabl.ization •i _.. I L.F. L.F. II L.F. L.F. L. . L.F. L.F. L.F. L.F. L.F. L.F: Ea- L. F. Ea. L.F. Ea. Ear Ea. Ea. L.r. L:F. Ea. Tort . 1 I PRICE ,;UA N-r,TYTAMOUIIT '482 Ufa ir.5 /Giv. eo � 100 /Gvo.•oo. t 1i0 100 ,2000. c10• I .1655:- 1980 f 9°s oo 725 105100 100 - 100 32 tea, BAa.o (36.3 aj po is - PC? � �,$'•oG ; . I i . �{ 63 o?c��a 3S-..=j 28 o� C;c3 3e•00. L11w_ o. 00 6i38 a'Pcfo s '' F1 7 � i 4125 ak ??rcD p 63 fo4.0 PROPOSAL SCHEDULE ram' PROJECT NAME .Chaparral 2nd aitlon OWNER _ New Ho-tizon Horses, Inc. TYPE OF WORK .l� it F Stre�fi C�nnSt'rj1Ct_i 221 .PROJ. NO. SHEET 1 CONTRACT ITEM CONTRACT; ITEM UNIT UNIT h0. PRICE QUANTITY AMOUNT I r---- --OF Watermain .. = !! ------- - 181r DIP,CL 52 ; .. L.F. Z.� 1535 3�,`r� 811 DIP,CL 52 �== 2335 dS,a cQ! 7 6° DIP ,CL 52 :: i;. L.F.° 9 p = 3080 1 at7 , i 7 va 1811 DIP Butterfl Valve: :. Ea• ; D r. oa' 8" Gate Valve-6 Box : " Ea•-$��o i 5 x� �'� do 1 611 Gate Valvy' & Box -: ,�• . Ea. Ida Hydrant with Auxi].liary Gate Ea. q no r ; 1 Valy - t Bone ' = 1 1/211 Corp Cock Ea.:` a 9 = G/t 3?Go oc 1 I f2rr. Copper. -Lead .: L.F. 7�= 6760 5�,-T 1'r Curb Stop Box E a. ..� . 7a �" G7 3$ 3765 /� 7,iJ � - Ire Cop er Service..'. P ' L.F. Lbs � �= 4� 7040 17 ` ° `G�-�3�"co � �.. ittings o 1 _ r C�.2f S S °o f MAL PROPO SCHECULE PROJECT M A N1 E:a?, -_ !Fon OWNER TYPE OF. F. WORK & Street "Coast -ruction PROD. NO. Horizon 'Homes L ina. SHEET --OF ITEM NO. .CONTRACT ITEM UNITT.UNIT CONTRACT PRICE I'UANTITY AMOUNT Storm ge,�er -1211 RCP CL' IV: 1''; 1777 1 151, IRCP CL. L.F. 'CL 20:-- 4-J. 9 1511- RCP !V.:. L.F. Z-a e, 387 8-S/ 1Y 1811 RCP "CL. II' r:1. 475 r7o 2 RCP;CL 117 L.F. 265 00 .L I - 2 RCP ".. CL 11 405 1 iC]� ITI-''- 24111 RC?_' J" L.F. 525 27 RCP .-.CL L.P. 355. Ao z ZIP 3 If RCP -CL' III L.F. 434- -1PA01 8611 IRCP 'CL lf� W, 516 .2 ly 481, RCI? CL I1r_ 0% 130 VD1 3 3 ". RCP CL III Flared end Ea.. 2 00 section with.; Trash guard 3611 RCP CL III. Flared end Ea.- - section with Trash guard to 48" RCP Ct'- lared end Ea. section with Trash giic-trd 8411 DIA Mam%oie 01-81D=E Ea., -00 Excess Depth:.__,..- - L.F. 2.0 7211 DIA Mmhole 0.1-8 1. Deep Ea. I ez' sncc s X.H. Depth. L-F.no 15.8 "1 •.0 i to I -STD- N.Anhole 01-8.1 Deep Ea. 5,0 24 Excess Depth L.F. 44.8 .'j'e//Z Vol i Manhole Catch Basin Ea...- 10 7 5-6147 Excess: Depth : '.: L* - L I STD - Catch Basin 01-51,Deep, Ea... 39 Excess Depth 1.4 CIO 4811 TEE. Section1-fanhole 01-81 Ea. Deep Exceps Depth IT F_ 5.7 alp 15". b-mri A 175 I Anti Seepage L hem Diapra Ea. I 2- . . Enezrzy Dis s ipator Ea. Z.5-ov 'Pep co Ty -De. "Aft jU3p L Rap' CU. 35.5 /_P, 0 . f ,71 L's 7 1 r 11�� X% PROPOSAL SCHEDULE PR i Ec. T Am E chp-, rral 2p-d Addit-or 0W,%F_R-___AXM�R rizon Hazes -_p_ 0::- V., 0 R.., . S e et Cons t-Ituct- ion PRGJ. NO. SHEET* --OF L; FONTRAFT-11 `-ITEN% x 0. U,%.'T I :uT 'P.RICE CONTRACT QUANTITY AMOUNT. 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In recognizing the security needs for the six unoccupied models, the flood lights on said models may continue to be used. However, the City Council can review and take action on the overall lighting, the sign lights, and the lights in the parking area shall not be used. The soonest the City Council can take action on the overall lighting, will be August 6, 1979, however, this would be contingent upon the timely submission of a graphical lighting scheme. If you have any questions or -comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. , Sincerely, Bob Waibel Assistant Manager/Planner cc: Russell Larson,City Attorney Don Ashworth, City Manager sr iAM D. SCHOELL ,LISLE MADSON .CK T. VOSLER eAMES R. ORR HAROLD E. DAHLIN LARRY L. HANSON RAYMOND J.JACKSON WILLIAM J. BREZINSKY JACK E. GILL RODNEY B. GORDON THEODORE D. KEMNA JOHN W.EMOND KENNETH E. ADOLF WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT BRUCE C. SUNDING R. SCOTT HARRI DENNIS W. SAARI GERALD L. BACKMAN W SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS (612) 938-7601 • 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS. MINNESOTA 55343 Mr. Bob Waibel, Assistant Manager City of Chanhassen Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Subject: Dear Bob: OFFICES AT HURON. SOUTH DAKOTA AND DENTON, TEXAS July 12, 1979 Chaparrel 2nd Addition, Proposed Public Improvements, New Horizon Homes, Inc. We have reviewed the construction plans for the subject project and also the City Ordinances dealing with water and sewer service connections. The proposed plans indicate that duplexes and quadraminiums are intended to be served by common service lines of various lengths for the distance from the street right-of-way line to the area of the new structures. The developers believe this common portion can be serviced by the homeowners association and that right of access to the water curb stop can be provided by legal means in the covenants for the development. 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BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: City Manager, Don Ashworth DATE: April 10, 1981 SUBJ: Park Dedication/Chaparral West Council policy has always been to reserve the final determination as to whether lands proposed to be dedicated by a developer meet all or a part of the park dedication requirements of the City. This may appear to be a scientific type of calculation which should be made by the Park and Recreation Commission. However, based on actual plats received, a great deal of discretion often occurs. Specifically, current ordinances do not allow a developer to receive park credits for lands which are required to be dedicated as a part of drainage, storm sewer, or wetland preservation requirements. At the discretion of the Council, lands adjoining or periodically inundated with water may be considered for all or a portion of park credits. Specific examples of where the Council reviewed both the Park and Recreation Commission desires for lands as well as potential credits for meeting park dedication included: Chanhassen Lakes Business Park (lands dedicated accepted in lieu of 75% of park dedication fees), East Lotus Lake Planned Residential Development, Reichert's Residential Development, Chaparral Phases I, II, and III (Phase I received no park credits whereas Phases II and III were accepted in lieu of all park charges). In regards to Chaparral West, the developer has attempted to extract from City staff their recommendations as to whether the proposed dedication by the developer would be accepted in lieu of all park charges. Differences do exist within the staff ranging from my own opinion (partial credit) to that of the planning department (allowance for full credit) . This office would recommend that a 75% credit be given to the developer for plans proposed to be dedicated. This recommendation is made based on the following rationale: Mayor and Council Type of Units Single Family Duplex Quads Multi -Family -2- Required Cash/Unit (From Park Charge Number Resolution April 10, 1981 Amount of Charge If No Lands Accepted for Park Dedication 140 $375.* 52,500 168 $375.* 63,000 172 $300.* 51,600 S.7. 167,100 120 $300.* 36,000 New Horizon Total Charge if no dedication accepted 203,000 Average value of land per resolution establishing charge 6,395.75.* Total acres required 31.74 Total acres dedicated 23.4 Percent reduction in park = 23.4 74% charge based on above 31.74 * The average value of land is used in calculating the charge per unit. Therefore, if you were to believe that the average value should be higher, there would be an offsetting increase in the per unit fee - all of which leading back to the same acreage. RUSSELL H. LARSON CRAIG M. MERTZ OF COUNSEL �HARVEY E. SKAAR MARK C. MCCULLOUGH Donald W. Ashworth City Manager Box 147 Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Don: LARSON & MERTZ ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 November 11, 1981 Re: Chaparral Park -f TELEPHONE (612) 333-Is11 On November 5, 1981, Craig Zinter called me to discuss my letter dated November 3, 1981 concerning the tax exempt status of Chaparral Park. Mr. Zinter indicated that he had talked to Fran Callahan, who apparently confirmed the nature of the various development activities taking place on the Chaparral park property. Mr. Zinte`r advised me that he.has reversed his position with respect to Chaparral park, and will now recommend to the county board that the real estate taxes, payable in 1981, on the park property be abated. The matter will be coming before the county board before the end of November. Mr. Zinter still argues, however, that city -owned park land and city - owned open space must be taxed until such time as it is actively used. He indicated that he would be surveying other metropolitan counties to find out how they treat publicly -owned open space which is not being actively utilized for recreational purposes. The city -owned open space in Hesse Farm lst Addition is presently tax exempt. Mr. Zinter indicated that the tax exempt status of that land will be reviewed. I will be taking no further action on this matter until such time as I have been advised of the county board decision on the abatement petition in question. CMM:ner Very truly yours, CRAIG M. - MERTZ Assistant Chanhassen City Attorney NOV j 1961 LARSON & MERTZ C ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST GG RUSSELL H. LARSON MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 TELEPHONE CRAIG M. MERTZ (612) 333-IS II OF COUNSEL November 3, 1981 HARVEY E. SKAAR MARK C. McCULLOUGH Mr. Craig Zinter Carver County Assessor Carver County Courthouse Chaska MN 55318 Re: Abatememt of Taxes Payable 1981 (Outlot A, Chaparral 3rd Addition) Dear Mr. Zinter: I have received your letter of October 1, 1981, advising me of your decision to recommend a denial of the City's tax abatement petition for the new city park in Chaparral. Your decision is apparently based on the County Attorney's memorandum dated July 1, 1981. That memorandum states the rule that tax exempt status cannot be afforded to City -owned property unless public use is imminent. You have advised me that you intend to apply this rule in.the future to all City -owned property which is not "used". This new rule is.a two edged sword. If Chaparral park is taxable, then much of the county - owned park land in Carver County could also be taxable. I ask that you take another look at this matter before the County Board acts on your recommendation. The County Attorney's memorandum is based on the recent case of Grand View Park Cemetery v City of Edina, 257 NW2d 329 (1977). I have two objections to your conclusion on Chaparral park. First, I don't believe that the Grand View case is applicable to the issue at hand. Second, even if Grand View is applicable, Chaparral park meets all of the tests for tax exempt status which are set forth in that case. The thrust of the Grand View case is that tax exemption privileges should not be granted for the purpose of aiding schemes for private profit. The City of Chanhassen is actively building a park system. As an outer ring suburb, the City's efforts have focused more on land acquisition than on land development. The park land must be acquired while the land is vacant. The state legislature has specifically authorized NOV 5 1581 lJl! 1 OE: V�1'1i�J1L4 .; Mr. Craig Zinter Carver County Assessor November 3, 1981 Page Two statutory cities to require land donations from subdividers, such as New Horizon Homes. These donations can be required for both park pur- poses and open space purposes (See MSA 5462.358,Subd.2a). The "imminent use" test was developed for the purpose of protecting the public from profiteering. The danger of profiteering simply isn't a factor here. Additionally the "imminent use" test does not take into account the fact that local governments are authorized to own land for open space purposes. A public park does not necessarily have to be a playground. Even if the Grand View rule is applicable to Chaparral park public use is imminent and thus the property should be tax exempt. The plan for Chaparral park was formulated approximately 1-1/2 years ago. The rough grading was accomplished approximately one year ago. The final grading was done last month. The park should be completed by the summer of 1982 and will include a basketball court, two tennis courts, two softball fields, and an ice skating pond. If you have any questions regarding the development status of Chaparral park, please call Fran Callahan, our Community Services Director at City Hall (937-1900). Perhaps the outstanding thing to notice about the Grand View case is not that a parcel of land was disqualified from tax exemption, but that several parcels of property which would not be used for a considerable period of time for cemetery purposes were nonetheless considered tax exempt because they qualified under a "reasonably definite future" test. The question of whether property is qualified to be tax exempt is not a black and white issue in that the determination depends upon present usage. Our Minnesota Supreme Court has stated: "A use of a property which merits tax exemption is a present use and not an intended future use, subject, however, to the proviso that where a corporation or other institution entitled to hold its property exempt from taxation acquires property with the intention of devoting it to a tax-exempt use, the right of exemption carries with it, as an incident, the opportunity to adapt and fit the property for use within a reasonable time in execution of plans or arrangements made for the purpose, but during the period of adaptation the right of tax exemption does not exist if and when the property so purchased yields a substantial commercial income." Christian Business Men's Committee vs State, 38 NW 2d 803.810 (1949). Mr. Craig Zinter Carver County Assessor November 3, 1981 Page Three Granted, dedicating or appropriating a piece of property "on paper" may not be sufficient to qualify for tax exempt status. Woodlawn Cemetery v Inhabitants of Everett. 118 Mass. 354. But the court in Grand View acknowledged that land held for future needs can be tax exempt because: "Owning and holding land for such future needs, if reasonable in amount and not beyond reasonable anticipation, are incidental to operating a cemetery." Grand View at 332, quoting State v. Ritschel, 220 Minn, 578, 20 NW2d 673 (1945). Likewise, it is reasonable for the City of Chanhassen to hold the property in question for future use. Furthermore, it was necessary for the City to have acquired Outlot A, Chaparral 3rd Addition, at the time the development contract was entered into because this was the only time that such an acquisition was economically feasible. Justice Scott, speaking for the court in Grand View, summarized the applicable law for tax exemption: "The above cases are supportive of the criteria used by the trial court in the instant case. These cases establish that cemetery land is tax exempt only if it is actually being used for burials, or is in the process of being sold for gravesites, or is being held for sale within a relatively fixed span of time. Further, the land must be suitable for use as a cemetery, and cannot exceed in extent the reasonable expectation of public needs. If cemetery lands were such that the cemetery association itself could not develop them for public use, or were being used for commercial purposes, or were being held for use at some undetermined future time, tax exemption would not be appropriate." Grand View at 333. In Grand View, the City of Edina argued that four separate parcels of land should not be tax exempt because they were not needed for the reasonably foreseeable future. These four parcels had the capacity for approximately 62,000 burial sites for a cemetery that was taking in approximately 100 bodies a year. The court rejected only one of the parcels, which contained 24,000 burial sites, as being unsuitable for tax exemption. This resulted in 38,000 burial sites being considered exempt, which seems to be very liberal interpretation of what Mr. Craig Zinter Carver County Assessor November 3, 1981 Page Four constitutes the reasonably foreseeable future. (38,000 ; 100 = 380 years). The future use of Chaparral park is much less speculative than what was accepted in Grand View. The proposed public park is planned in conjunction with the housing development and should be viewed as a public use that will operate next summer. The constitutional provision, Minn. Const. art. 10, §l, exempting public property from taxation should "...be given a reasonable, natural, and practical interpretation in the light of modern conditions in order to effectuate the purpose for which the exemption is granted." Christian Business Men's Committee V State, Supra at 811. The Grand View case supplies a very liberal interpretation of what the reasonably definite future consists of. Unlike the property owner in Grand View, who could not point with any certainty to when the burial sites will be needed, the City of Chanhassen can estimate a definite completion date for Chaparral park. In addition to qualifying under the reasonably definite future test, the City of Chanhassen satisfies the other requirements outlined in Grand View. The land in question is suitable for park purposes, the City is capable of developing the land for public use and the land is not presently being used for commercial purposes. As a result, Outlot A, Chaparral 3rd Addition, should be exempt from real estate taxes. Please reconsider this matter. Very truly yours, CRAIG M. MERTZ Assistant Chanhassen City Attorney CMM:ner cc: Scott Ballou Fran Callahan V'6onald W. Ashworth Scott A. Martin gF� LARSON & MERTZ } / ATTORNEYS AT LAW �1d j 1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST 1 RUSSELL H. LARSdN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 CRA16 M. MERTZ OF COUNSEL June 24, 19 81 HARVEY C. SKAAR MARK C. MCCULLOUGH Mr. Richard Stolz Carver County Auditor Carver County Courthouse Chaska MN 55318 Re: Outlot A Chaparral 3rd Addi-cion Dear Mr. Stolz: TELEPHONE (612) 335-2565 Enclosed is the original and two signed copies of Chanhassen's applica- tion for abatement of the taxes assesses: in the year 1980, payable 1981 against the above described property. We will appreciate your immediate at-i-ention to this request, and we ask that you keep us advised of progress and the ultimate result. Very truly yours, CRAIG 11. MERTZ Assistant Chanhassen City Attorney CNiM: ner enc cc: Don Ashworth Kay Klingelhutz Bob Waibel Scott Martin Form 1273 . Poucher, Mpls. O Commissloner of Revenue Abeteme, orm 7 (Rev. 3/74) APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT — GENERAL FORM a c a �< �E c o O O vz U0o z Applicant's Name City of Chanhassen Stroet Address 690 Coulter Drive 0 U 0 a C 0 U For Taxes Assessed in Year1980 Complete in triplicate if tax reduction exceeds $500; otherwise complete in duplicate. Please print or type, School District No 112 City or Township Chanhassen APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF FACTS: Outlot A, Chaparral 3rd Addition and Payable in Year 19 81 Date of Application 6-10-1981 Zip Code 55317 On July 2, 1979 the Chanhassen City Council approved the final development plan for Chaparral 3rd Addition. Said plan identified Outlot A as being a publicly -owned park. On December 3, 1979 the City signed a development. contract with New Horizon Homes, Inc., obligating said corporation to carry out said development plan. On December 18, 1979, the developer, by executing the plat of Chaparral 3rd Addition,became legally obligated to convey the subject property to the City and the City became legally entitled to take possession of the subject property. The deed conveying the subject property to applicant was delivered to applicant on or about March 5, 1981. APPLICANT'S REQUEST That the taxes, interest, and penalty for the year payable 1981, on the above property, be abated. CITY OF CHANHASSEN By cw Applicant's Signature City Manager Date 6/10/81 NOTE: Minnesota Statutes 1971, Section 609.41 "Whoever in making any statement, oral or written, which is required or authorized by law to be made as a basis of imposing, reducing or abating any tax or assessment, intentionally makes any statement as to any material matter which he knows is false may be sentenced, unless otherwise provided by law, to imprisonment for not more than one year or to payment of a fine of not more than $1 ,000, or both. REPORT OF INVESTIGATION (by County Assessor or City Assessor in certain cities) I,hereby report that I have investigated the statements made in the foregoing application and find the facts to be as follows: A RUSSELL H. LARSON CRAIG M. MERTZ OF COUNSEL HARVEY E. SKAAR MARK C. MCCULLOUGH Don Ashworth Chanhassen City Manager Box 147 Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Don: LARSON & MERTZ ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 June 10, 1981 Re: Chaparral Park A'� TELEPHONE (612) 335-9565 The taxes payable in 1981 on the Chaparral 3rd Addition Park property total $1,869.76. There are no special assessments on the property. Enclosed you will find the necessary application for abatement of those real estate taxes. If you find the application to be in order, please sign it in triplicate and return three signed copies to me. Thereupon I will forward the applicarion-to the Carver County Auditor. Very truly yours, CRAIG N1. MERTZ Assistant Chanhassen City Attorney CMM:ner enc RFECEIVED JUN I 11981 CITY OF CHANHASSEN RUSSELL H. LARSON CRAIG M. MERTZ OF COUNSEL HARVEY E. SKAAR MARK C. MCCULLOUGH LARSON & MERTZ Cry ATTORNEYS AT LAW �J 1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 Richard Stolz Carver County Auditor Carver County Courthouse Chaska MN 55318 Re: Dear Mr. Stolz: May 27, 1981 Chaparral 3rd Addition I-1 PULD 1 TELEPHONE 111111 �6�21 335-9565 This office represents the City of Chanhassen. As you know from our phone conversation of May 22, 1981, New Horizon Homes, Inc. has donated Outlot A, in Chaparral 3rd Addition, to the City for park purposes. The real estate taxes payable in 1981 for this parcel total $1,869.76. Please furnish me with whatever forms are necessary to petition for an abatement of these taxes. Very truly yours, CRAIG M. 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BERG, DISTRICT CONSERVATIONIST USDA SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE • COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING WACONIA, MINNESOTA 55387 AUGUST 15, 1979 SCS-CONS-5 REV. 1 1 - 73 FILE CODE CONS- 14-5 INVENTORY & EVALUATION • J. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE III�D�ik�B�XY�Kl� UNIT OF GOVERNMENT -� JOHN RUTFORD, REFERRAL COORDINATOR REOUESYED BY METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LOCATION ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA REFERRAL FILE NO. 7 05-1 .. ASSIST'E b BY DONALD C. BERG, DISTRICT CONSERVATIONIST DATE AUGUST 15, 1979 , SITUATION: New Horizon Homes plans to develop three sites: (1) 9.1 acre - 27 homes 2 13.3 acre - 41 duplex (82 dwellings), (3) 7.7 acre - 14 quads (56 dwellings), in the city of Chanhassen. The site is located in the SEA, of Section 2 and ,the NE14 of Section 11. The upland soils are Hayden loam (Ha) and Lester loam CLa and the associated low wetland soils are Cordova -Webster silty clay gam •Cw Glencoe silt clay loam Ge LeSueur clay loam (Ls) and Terril loam Te . 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Hap,", LaB I �l yao LaB `° /Pm I�aGti HcD3 HaC2 ; .r a .. • LaB Sc La 3 HaB �f�la REFUGE O CW / P HcE3 ` •I `BourBvD a `HaD2 • e Ha8 Ge i I ` a Cs Ge - — �- •-«..��,_JChanhassen 101 5^ "�" • _-�- HaB2 September 21, 1979 New Horizon.Hoaes 3131 Fernbrook Lane North Suite 104 Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Attn: Mr. Greg Frank Dear Greg: The City of Burnsville has construed that the requirement for a private service to each unit of a quad is met by placing a 6" private sewer lateral with four 4" private services stubbed from that lateral. A clean -out is placed at the up- stream end of the 6" private lateral. We have had these in service for approximately three years and have experienced no difficulty. Sincerely, CITY OF BURNSGILL 66 . l . / r .f C. A.-Siggerud, P. . Director of Public Works CAS:lc CITY OF L� rnair nowee + .. 9401 FERNBROOK LANE / MAPLE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55369 / PHONE 425-4521 MAYOR . . . . . . . . .Richard H. Reimer COUNCILMEMBER . . . . . . . James Deane COUNCILMEMBER . . . . Robert Puncochar COUNCILMEMBER . . . . . . . Donna Ryon COUNCILMEMBER . . . . . . . .Donald Weidt CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Robert A. Erickson Gregory J. Frank New Horizon Homes, Inc. 7092-Carey Lane Maple Grove, MIN 55369 Dear Greg: September 21, 1979 I understand that you are developing townhomes in Chanhassen and propose to service the units with sewer and water in the sarne fashion as done in Maple Grove. That is, a 6-inch homeowner's lateral- and a water lateral are located between townhome units with individual sewer and water services extending from this lateral to the individual units. The City of Maple Grove is of the opinion that this design for the services meets our ordinance, which requires individual services for each unit.. The 6-inch sewer lateral and the water lateral are required by us to be private homeowner's laterals, with the Association responsible for its maintenance. The 4-inch sewer services and the water services are considered individual services extending from the private laterals. very truly yours, r 5ruce Bullert, Assistant -City Engineer Maple.Grove 0 VILLAGE OF SHOR�VIEW -21 RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Ti•, + 4665 NORTH VICTORIA STREET Shoreview, Minnesota 55112 • Telephone 484-3353 September 21, 1979 Mr. Greg Frank New Borizon Homes 3131 Fernbrook Lane No. Suite .04 Plymouth, MN 55441 RE: Sewer and Water Services for Quad Units Dear Mr. Frank: As per our conversation today, I will state below what the City of Shoreview accepts as to sewer and water services for quad units: SANITARY SEWER A 6" service (sub -lateral) is constructed from the main lateral in the street down the common property lines of four quad units. Four inch individual sewer services are then constructed from this 6" sub -lateral to the units. The main 6" sub -lateral and the 4" services are maintained by the Homeowner's Association. The City is responsible only for the main 9" lateral in the street. This method has been used on all of our quad complexes. We have ex- perienced no difficulties and will continue to use this method on future units of this type. WATER A 2" copper service (sub -lateral) is constructed from the main in the street down the common property lines of four quad units. A 2" curb stop is placed at the right of way line. A 2 inch corp cock is used at the main. One inch services are constructed to the individual untis, using a 1" curb stop. These curb stops are placed a short distance from the 2" services. , As with the sanitary sewer, this method has been used on all quad develop- ments in Shoreview without any problems. Here again, we will continue to use this method for future road subdivisions. If you have any further questions, please contact me. erely, gJr_a�mes T. Ner ig JTN:dr Engineer n 1. i� MCCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS ni LAND SURVEYORS TI SITE PLANNERS Reply To: 12800 Industrial Park Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 (612) 559-3700 September 20, 1979 Mr. Greg Frank New Horizon Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Subject: Sewer Services Dear Mr. Frank: As a representative of several metropolitan area communities and a designer of numerous condominium and townhouse developments, you have asked us to comment on the adequacy of the proposed services to your quad. We have reviewed your plan to construct 6 inch private laterals in the space between the quads and run 4 inch services from those into the building, In the communities we represent, this would be an acceptable way of serving the buildings provided the 6 inch lateral included a clean out and that it was owned by the Homeowners Association. While we.have not dealt specifically with the question, I doubt if that would be acceptable if the 6 inch lateral was to be owned by the City. There seems to be no question about the adequacy of the 4 and 6 inch pipe to carry the volume of sewage that would be generated in the buildings. Six inch pipe laid at the minimum grade of 0.5% would have more than adequate capacity to meet the needs. Since a cleanout is provided for any blockage and since the maintenance would be the responsibity of the Homeowners Association and not the individual residents of the various quads we would see no reason why this would not be readily acceptable.. If you have any further questions or we can be of further assistance, please contact us. WHM:jI Very truly yours, McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. William H. McCombs, P.E. Minneapolis - Hutchinson - Alexandria - Granite Falls p(lni.`.!.� (11: .�,ti)•LiCIJ 7t'•p'7._'f WESTWOOD PLANNING & ENGINEERING COMPANY September 21, 1979 New Horizon Homes, Inc. Att'n.: Mr. Greg Frank 3131 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, Mn. 55441 Gentlemen: This is to verify that sanitary sewer and water services to quad buildings which you have had constructed in the City of Burnsville and the City of Maple Grove are provided by a common 6 inch sani- tary sewer and a common 12.inch or 2 inch copper water line in- stalled under the driveway between quad units. To our .knowledge there have been no problems with this type of common sanitary sewer and water service to serve the four units facing on the driveway area. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me. Sincerely,. WESTWOOD PLANNING & ENGINEERING COMPANY Francis D. Hagen Sr., P.E. FDH rclk 7415 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55426 (812) 546-0155 ,. Engineering MAN Concepts Inc. 7035 WAYZATA BOULEVARO - MINNEAROLIS, MINNESOTA 55426 - 612/545-0407 September 21, 1979 Mr. Greg Prank New Horizon Homes P.O.Box 136-7 Minneapolis, MN 55440 ' Dear. Mr. Frank: In'response to your question-.of.whetterthe uniform method of ' utility service arrangement for quads satisfied 'locate, require- ments, I would answer, definitely,. yes. �^ The-stipulation.of "separate services" in many or most -of the City's codes and.ordinances resulted from poor practice in the distant past by which more than one user was allowed to hook up to. a service. leadcl.t.o the public main. Then, any. trouble in operation or maintenance presented.a problem.in.assigning re- sponsibility and costs. Most()often, the. City had to pay for th.e problerc. e -The multiple dwelling -unit concept in PUDs some 15 years ago began to de -al with the -multitude of pipes from the public main to the multiple units, and common practice today is as is being employed by New Horizon, Orrin Thompson, and other builders of multiple units, as approved by various City councils. Each consi&eratin'of the reasons and intents of local ordin- ances has been considered. Most importantly, the City has no responsibility beyond the public main -,-and the responsibilities are assigned:. Each dwelling unit can be individually "operated," ie, water shut off, and the City has the right of access to .do so. All service items between the individually owned unit and the public main are the responsibility of the.association, a legal entity approved by the City in the PUD review. The intent, purpose, -and reason of the "separate service" pro- vision has been reviewed by the various councils and attorneys, and in my experience, their common basic of review was: "Its the City's interest and intent of the ordinance protected and answered 'and' are the owners of the properties adequately served?" . . , ngi.neering _ IN Concepts Inc. 7035 WAYZATA BOULEVARD - MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55426 - 612/545-0407 Mr. Greg Frank Page 2 September 21, 1979 I would suggest that'you provide to interested partiesexcerpts of. the association agreements detailing the responsibilities involved. Yours very,rtruly, EN NEERLNG" CONCEPTS, INC. R. A. There, P.E. dlj NEW HORIZON HOMES, INC. BUILDING TOMORROWS DREAMS TODAY 3131 FERNBROOK LANE NORTH P.O. BOX 1367 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55440 612-559.5770 September 21, 1979 Mr. Perry Beaton Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 1935 :last County Road B-2 Roses? l e, PIN 55113 Dear _ __ry: you are aware, New Horizon Homes.has developed townhomes in . many com-amunities in the Twin Cities area. We have always provided sewer services to our townhome units using a 6-inch homeowner's lateral located between townhome buildings with individual sewer services extending from this lateral to the individual townhome units. The 6-inch lateral is privately owned by the townhome association, and they are responsible for maintenance. A clean -out is provided for maintenance purposes.on the lateral.. would you please provide your opinion as to.whether our method of servicing would be considered "providing separate services" for each townhome unit. very truly yours, NMI ORIZ HOMES, INC. � n(� Gregory J.. Frank, P.E., Land Development Manager GJF/pti Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Mr. Gregory Frank, P.E. Land Development Manager New Horizon Homes, Inc. 3131 Fernbrook Lane North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440 Dear Mr. Frank, Having reviewed your letter dated September 21, 1979, this Agency has no problems with the proposed method of collection from individual townhome units to a main service lateral and ultimately to the sewer mains. This Agency does not permit the lateral connections but rather the sewer mains; therefore, there will_be no need for plans and specifications to be sub- mitted to us concerning the project. If you have any further questions, please contact Myrna M. Halbach, at (612) 296-7246. rely, Perry Beaton, 4"E. Chief,'-.11a'acilities Section Division of Water Quality PTB/MyMHejm Phone: _- 1935 West County Road B2, Roseville, Minnesota 55113 Regional Offices - Duluth/Brainerd/ Detroit Lakes/ Marsh ally' Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer (a) general annual assessments or charges, and, (b) special assessments for capital improvements, such assessments to be established and collected from time to time as hereinafter provided. The general annual and special assessments, together with such interest thereon and costs of collection thereof as hereinafter provided, shall be a charge on each such Lot and shall be a continuing lien on each such Lot against which each such assessment is made. Each such assess- ment,.together with such interest thereon and all costs of col- lection thereof, as hereinafter provided,- shall also be the personal obligation of each person who was the Owner of each such Lot at the time when the assessment fell due. The personal obligation .for delinquent assessments shall not pass -to such Owner's successors in title unless .expressly assumed by them. All such assessments shall. be fixed, established and collected from time to time in the manner provided in this Article. 4.2 Purpose of Assessments. The assessments levied by the Association shall be used exclusively for the purposes of promot- ing the pleasure, health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Property and, in particular, for the maintenance of the Property, services and facilities devoted to this purpose and related to the use and enjoyment of the improvements erected.upon each Lot_ Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Association- shall maintain that portion of all private service water and sewer pipelines. from the exterior walls of each Living Unit to the. point at which such service pipelines connect to. the lateral water and sewer pipelines located within the street right of way. A; expenditures by the Association for the above -stated purposes shall be uniformity assessed against all Lots in the Property as provided in Section 4.6 hereof; provided, however, all costs =d expenses of any maintenance or repairs necessitated or caused hythe acts or neglect of an Owner, the Owner's family, invitees, .tenants or vendees shall be specifically assessed against the Lot of such Owner in the manner provided herein. 4.3 Maximum Annual Assessments. The amount of the maximum annual assessments shall be determined by the Board of Directors as hereinafter provided but subject, however, to the following restrictions: (a) Until January l of the year immediately following the conveyance .of the first. Lot by the Developer to an Owner, the maximum annual general assessment shall be Five Hundred Forty Dollars ($540.00) per lot. (b) From and after January 1 of the year immediately fol- lowing the year of the conveyance of the first Lot by the Developer to an Owner, the maximum annual general assessment may not be increased each year more than 57, above the maximum annual general assessment for the previous year without a vote of the membership. -5- 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 RODNEY B. GORDON THEODORE D. KEMNA JOHN W. EMOND KENNETH E. ADOLF WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT BRUCE C. SUNDING R. SCOTT HARRI DENNIS W. SAARI GERALD L. BACKMAN Mr. Don Ashworth, Manager City of Chanhassen P. 0. Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Subject: Dear Don: SCHOELL & MADSON, in►c. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS 38-7601 • 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS. MINNESOTA 55343 OFFICES AT HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA AND DENTON. TEXAS September 19, 1979 N RECEIVED VILLAGE OF., CHANHASSEN, MINM Chaparral 2nd Addition, New Horizon Homes, Inc. We recently received improvement plans for Chaparral 3rd Addition to be reviewed for approval by the City Engineer. The plans showed combined sewer and water services for the quadr a- minium and duplex units; identical to the services shown on the 2nd Addition Improvement Plans. As stated in our letter of July 12, 1979; we do not believe the combined services are per- mitted by City Ordinance and that a variance from the City Council is necessary. We also do not support such a variance and know of none being requested or approved. In checking further with City Staff, there appears to be no executed development contract for the Chaparral 2nd Addition Improvements. There is apparently a legal question as to what work should be accomplished prior to signing the development contract. We are unsure of the full ramifications, if any, but most of the underground utilities in the 2nd Addition are presently installed and ready for testing. This includes the services to the quads and duplex units which have apparently been constructed as originally shown on the plans. No paving or curb and gutter construction has been completed at this time. It is our opinion that the developer has installed services that do not conform to the ordinance. It is also our opinion that the request for variance of the service requirements was and is the responsibility of the developer. We see no need to stop operations of the developer's contractor at this time be- cause the underground work is essentially complete. SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. Mr. Don Ashworth, Manager September 19, 1979 City of Chanhassen Page Two We await a legal opinion from the City Attorney as to the best course of action at this time. Very truly yours, SCHOELL & MADSON, INC. RJJackson:bk cc: Mr. Craig Mertz, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Bob Waibel, Assistant Manager Mr. Greg Frank, New Horizon Homes, Inc. Mr. Bruce Paterson, Suburban Engineering, Inc. Mr. Jack Gill mETROPOLITAn WAITE (OnTROL (ommlfrlon Twin Cities Rrea August 31, 1979 Mr. Donald Ashworth City Manager City of Chanhassen 7610 Laredo Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Chaparral 3rd Addition Dear Mr. Ashworth: l From: City Aftnistraf6r. Referred To: Mayor Council Planner Building c.i — Attorney Enginoer Treasurer _ Polico Parks & Rec. S'reei Maint, UtilitiES t/ Press A1M We have reviewed the information submitted (design data and location map) for this sanitary sewer improvement project and find it in accord with your comprehensive sewer plan and consistent with the ietropolitan Urban Service ;area as defined b;; the Metropolitan Council in their Development Framework Program. We will file this information as part of your comprehensive sewer plan and inform the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that we hPkVe rio objections to the installation off these facilities. 'eery truly yours, R. A. Odde Staff Engineer RAO : JAO : hw cc: Minnesota ooi l !ti on "-',n tro i Agency Metropol i tan Council 350 METRO1OURRE BLDG. 7TH & ROBERT/TREET/ tRInT PRUL mn 55101 6121222.8423 345 SEP 7979 fMCEIVED w VILLAGE bF CIiANNASSgN, MINN. r �! f jjels Ilouno3 uejllodoajaW 'uojjayS wed •Isla uolJenaasuo3 aajeM pue lloS a9nae3 fuewale40 'asaoH sluuaa uasseque43 jo Aj!1 'aa6eueW AlI3 'glaomgsy pleuoa •oul 'sawoH uoZlaoH MaN 'uollonulsuo3 jo •saad aolA 'uoslpeW •3 u4or :oo •yoeq-.y uewaley3 aaneaM "d sal.ieg3 113Nf103 Nti1110 M13W 'AlaiaoulS sn:M2do •juawwoo of Al!uniaoddo ayi aoj nog( ->1ue41 •ioafoid slyj uo 6uljuawwoo jola:sip u0ljena9suo3 .aaleM pue lloS aanae3 ayp woaj aallal e 10 Adoo e sl payoe 3�y •salldde IWIs 6ulpulj s141 •sleo6 pue sueld ap!meaae qq!m aolljuoD aofew ou panto col ioafoad slyl puno3 pue joafoid siql jo aseyd lsalj aqi paMalnaa Ai snolnaad Ltouno3 a41 •uolgeolldde wei6oid 6ulsnoy poo ueaen6 �tteaapaj anoge aqj paaaplsuoo Ilouno3 uegllodoaaaW a41 '6161 'EZ Isn6ny 6ullaaw sjl .:IV UDWJiDy0 eql P 90140 £9179-16Z (Z19) euoydalal LOL99 DlosGUUN •Innd luloS laaalS laegod puo leallS 4luenaS bulpling eionbS oilaW 000 younoo uolllodalaW : Aauaag •aW aeaa Z_85h9 'ON all3 leaaaja�j Ilouno3 uelllodoalaW •. uasseyue43 (spend) (•slga) (3S) puZ - teaaedey3 (Lleaan0) 006E pUe 668E '868E •soN uotst^lpgnS 5E+55 elosauuIW 'eu1'' gjnoS anuand aouea3 00'7-9 ivawdolanaa uegaq pue 6ulsO GH aotjj0 eaad lned •IS-sllodeauu-l-W aogoaa la eaa� Aauaa3 •1 sewoyl 6L6t '+Z jsn6nd Cl 4`3,17 NI4,4 - J J CARVER SOIL AND WAr CONSERVATION DISTRICT County Office Building Waconia, Minnesota 55387 . / Telephone (612) 442-2614 f1NNESOTA OIL AND .WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS August 15, 1979 Mr.. John Rutford, Referral Coordinator �. Metropolitan Council 7•th and Robert Streets St. Paul, Minnesota'55101 DeLr Mr. Rutford:- As requested for comment by your letter of August 7, 1979, find attached a soil and water conservation inventory and evaluation of the New Horizon Homes property in the city of Chanhassen. See a.rso our report to you of February 29, 1979. b, Sincerely, / Dennis Hoese, Chairman Carver S&WCD DH/mh Enc. cc:- Bob Waibel, Chanhassen City Planner AUG 1979 ce,v�o `�AOE osm f MINN, '_.<O AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER �0 g �S� 1 LARSON & MERTZ ` ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST RUSSELH. CARBON MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 � TELEPHONE C RAIG M.. MERTZ 6 2) 335-9565 OF COUNSEL May 27, 1981 ` (35 HARVEY E. SKAAR J MARK C. MCCULLOUGH t Richard Stolz Carver County Auditor Carver County Courthouse Chaska MN 55318 Re: Chaparral 3rd Addition Dear Mr. Stolz: This office represents the City of Chanhassen. As you know from our phone conversation of May 22, 1981, New Horizon Homes, Inc. has donated Outlot A, in Chaparral 3rd Addition, to the City for park purposes. The real estate taxes payable in 1981 for this parcel total $1,869.76. Please furnish me with whatever forms are necessary to petition for an abatement of these taxes. Very truly yours, CRAIG M. MERTZ Assistant Chanhassen City Attorney CMM:ner cc: Don Ashworth, City Manager RECEIVED MAY 2 9 1981 CITY Of CHANHASSEN I RUSSELL H. LARSON CRAIG M. MERTZ OF COUNSEL HARVEY E. SKAAR MARK C. McCULLOUGH Don Ashworth City Manager Box 147 Chanhassen MN 55317 Re: Dear Don: LARSON SIC MERTZ ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST Ff� MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 TELEPHONE (612) 335-9565 May 27, 1981 IQI tD I2 New Horizon Homes, Inc. Enclosed you will find a photocopy of a deed, dated March 5, 1981, running from New Horizon Homes to the City of Chanhassen, conveying Outlot A, Chaparral 3rd Addition. Outlot A is the proposed park area in Chaparral. The original copy of this deed has been transmitted to the County Recorder's office for recording. Since Outlot A was conveyed to the City subsequent to January 2, 1981, real estate taxes were imposed on this property. The total of the amount due on the real estate tax statement in connection with the payable 1981 taxes is $1,869.76 (first half is $934.88). On my own initiative, I have contacted the County Auditor regarding obtaining an abatement of the payable 1981 taxes. Unless I receive contrary instructions from you, I will pursue the matter of a tax abatement with the auditor. CMM:ner enc cc: Bob Waibel Very truly yours, CRAIG M.'MERTZ Assistant Chanhassen City Attorney CITY OF CHANHASSEN RECEIVED MAY 2 91981 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. rQ II I Ii C f4A?A iZkAL. - CAA-AA/2r2AL L ANL SLAc,<TO.> 8.2EAK-OP /'u 4PROJuT O.� b9// CNA�A2�2Ac [.R�uE A";z,m,z a, A si z1 C M.4?A2ML Coves% A/o-ari,/ EZ6,6 oF' cuxa 10 Acams xaom ♦o l,/ C Nh,?A22t4eL C OUAr i L EsS TAM I a + F-O k / Ys ~ so6A't - OccoAsg 70 aE PdArs b AL0AP6 CuAa CEtiYVA GiNE bowN ?b c u& - aE- SAc pie C NAA4A2AL Cou't 7- At-LiaXID Z 1�ow,v jo ✓rw 6,-GE To C" -De -swc F,u,rz;.u4 acx.- ae-sAc C E/vre a. of auc - a4s -sAd d&-L _aE-5AC :N FftoNr oc /®SI cdc _fie -sAc� i�u F.zour of /oq � CLiPRaA;La, ?o Sff 'O 'C.o,u?AXAri✓e size ec.osE UP OP A;Au Rock 2 tow„ M- 7WZooGN AN z-), d+4A> Z#I AL 414,014-bE -SAC LOOK�M,34s- NORrN8A%r �oAo%. Wesr EZ6E OF Q4Ac.--Oe-.%4c_ CL.oSt v? OF 7ii6- AAAZ414 ins e.w. - b&-S.4L_ SF- rLEM6avf ;N Cvitg 500TWcvasr OF 6.881 C 14A,??4RA&- [ AA-W- Nora AN. Z3 CfwAg� - 2-A211, A-bb;r;ojo wssrn "Tmit LoDK;.v& sourm 1-"a.- -pitr coov Bi-AcsobA z.&A, of &Ae-lc7bA Cw--'irA) ?b QuEsr;oAj CITY OF CNANgASSEN 690 City Center Drive PO Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Phone 952.937.1900 General Fax 952,937.5739 Engineering Department Fax 952.937.9152 Building Department Fax 952.934.2524 Web Site www.CI'.cbanhassen.mn.us August 29, 2001 Cimarron Home Owners Association Attn: Steve Madrinich 4915 W 35 h Street, Ste. 102 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 E'er Dear Steve: This letter is to inform you that on August 27, 2001 the City Council approved your request f9r an amendment to the Chaparral 2nd and 3rd Additions development contract to allow decks, screened patios, and porches on the four- plex units with the following conditions: 1. The decks/porches must maintain an 18 foot setback. -2. The decks/porches shall not exceed a depth of 12 feet. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 937-1900, ext. 117. Sincerely, Julie Holum Planner I 4 The City of Chanhassen. A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, and beautiful parks. A great dace to live, work, and Play. CONTENTS I SUMMARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A. Activity finding by Responsible Agency . . . . . . . . 1 B. Activity Identification. . . . . . . . . 1 C. Activity Description Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 II ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION . . ... . . . . : . . . . . . . . . 3 A. Location ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 B. Present Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 C. Activity Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... , 3 III ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT . . . . . . . . , 8 A. 'Soils and Topography . . . . . . . . . 8 B. Vegetation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . C.. Fish and Wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 D. Hydrology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 E. Water Quality. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . F. Air'Quality and Noise . . . . . . . 13 G. Land Resource Conservation/Energy. . . . . . . . . . 13 H. Open Space/Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 I. Transportation , . . . . . . 14 J. Planning, Land Use, Community Services . . . ... ... 15 K, Historic Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 IV FINDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 V CONCLUSIONS AND CERTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FIGURES Regional Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 U.S.G.S. Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Development Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Aerial .Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Soil . Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Drainage Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 I SUMMARY A. ACTIVITY FINDING BY RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: B. ACTIVITY IDENTIFICATION 1. Project Name 2. Project Proposer: 3. Project Consultants: Negative Finding (No EIS) Chaparral New Horizon Homes, Inc. 3131 North Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Telephone: (612)559-5770 a. Planner: Howard Dahlgren Associates, Inc. One Groveland Terrace, Suite 102 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Telephone: (612)377-3536 b. Engineer: Suburban Engineering 1101 East Cliff Road Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Telephone: (612)890-6510 4. Responsible Agency: 5. Environmental Assessment Available for Review: 6. Reason for EAW Preparation: C. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SUMMARY City of Chanhassen 7610 Laredo Drive Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Robert Waibel Telephone: (612)474-8885 City of Chanhassen 7610 Laredo Drive Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Monday through Friday- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Construction of a residential development consisting of 50 or more residential units, any part of which is within a shoreland area (as depicted by MN. Statute Section 105.484 (1974))." (MEQC Chapter 12, 24, B, U) 1. Project Location. The project is located along the east side of CSAH 17 approximately one-half mile north of State Highway 5, in Carver County within the City of Chanhassen. The site is within the 1 71 �l r r L F I 0 area described as the Northeast Quarter, Section.11; Northwest Quarter, Section 12; and the Southeast Quarter, Section 2, Township 116 North, Range 23:West.. 2. Type and Scope oU Pro osed Project. The proposed action consists of a planned-resIdential development of 106.18 acres of single family, duplex, quadraminium, parks, and roads. 76.76 acres of the site will be developed into 165 lots containing 336 units as summarized below: SITE SUMMARY Total Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106.18 acres Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.92 acres Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 acres Right -of -Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.96 acres Highway 101 Right -of -Way. . . . . . . . . 7.35 acres Highway 17 Right -of -Way . . . . . . . . 2.20 acres DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY Quadraminium 40 lots 160 units 23.85 acres Duplex 51 lots 102 units 21.11 acres Single Family 74 lots 74 units 30.92 acres TOTAL 165 lots 336 units 76.76 acres 3.. Estimated Startinq Date. It is estimated that construction will begin in March 1979, pending all necessary approvals. 4. Estimated Completion Date. The estimated completion date is December 1981. 5. Estimated Construction Cost. The overall estimated construction cost is 17,370,000. 6. Status of Governmental Actions. State of Minnesota, Riley and Purqatory Creek Watershed Permits -Status: Pending City of Chanhassen, Building Permits -Status: Will be applied for as necessary. 7. Federal EIS Preparation`. It is not anticipated that an EIS will be prepared under the National Environment Policv Act. 2 f II ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION.: - A. LOCATION 1:,.Regional Location.Map. See attached Figure 1. 2. U..S.G.S. Map. See attached Figure 2.. 3. Development Plan: See attached Figure 3. 4. Aerial Photographs. See attached Figure 4. B. PRESENT LAND USE 1. Present Use,. The land is presently vacant, unused, and zoned for agricultural uses. .The lands east and south are mostly vacant. The areas north and west are platted and developed for residential uses. 2. Present .Use Acreages. Rural Vacant. . . . . 96 acres Forested. . . . . . . 10 acres 3. Lakes, Rivers, and Streams On or Near Site. Lotus Lake is located .approximately 900 feet east of the eastern property line of the site .and approximately 1,500 feet from the closest lot to be developed. The size of the lake is 235 acres with a maximum depth of 35 feet and an average depth of 21 feet. C. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION 1. Proposed Activity and Staging. The proposed development plan includes single family, duplex, and quadraminium residential units, as well as parks and roads. The design concept utilizes the topography, difference in density characteristics, and land form adaptability of the three housing types in the development of the site. The single family detached homes are buffered from the higher intensity residential development by slopes and/or a major road. The duplexes and quadraminiums are generally located on land with lesser slopes and'in. close proximity to the active recreation site included in the development. The proposal also includes a natural wooded area for passive recreation with a trail system connecting the recreation areas. The site is proposed to be developed from the northwest corner of the site progressing south and east. The development time table anticipates a two and three-quarter year time span. 2. Proposed Action. 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'�i': ,►yam �•e►. �• .•„_.a_ �;s-\`� .� �1 - 4r R (attached four family townhouses) on a 106 acre site. The units are within a maximum range of 20 to 24 feet in height. The subject action is.estimated to generate 1,915 vehicular trips average daily traffic." III ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT A. SOILS AND TOPOGRAPHY is Slopes." The majority of the site has slopes of 12 percent or less. However, -slopes of over 18 percent do exist as shown in Figure 5 attached. Generally these steeper slopes are in the eastern portion Of the site in the wooded area and will not be developed.. Although grading will occur on the remainder of the site to make it more useable for development, proposed engineering will attempt to retain the general land form now existing and to avoid potential adverse impacts resulting from extensive land alterations. 2. Geologically Unstable Areas. There are no known geologically, unstable areas in the project area. 3. Potential. Adverse Impacts. Certain steep slopes will not be altered so as to retain vegetation and the natural surface drainage ponding area at the east end of the site: 4. Soils. The soils on the site are generally very favorable for found tions according to the Soil Survey for Carver County. Minimal corrective measures may be needed on certain select lots and would be detected at the time of excavation. Figure 6 shows the soil types and location on the site. 5. Grading. Approximately 70 percent of the site will be altered by grading. It is estimated that 250,000 to 300,000 cubic yards will be involved in a balanced cut and fill operation. The site grading will be -such that altered slopes will not exceed 18 percent when completed. B. VEGETATION 1. Present Types. The present site vegetation consists of approximately 13 percent wood land and 87 percent grass or herbaceous land. 2. Clearance. Wooded areas are to be retained in essentially their present configuration through sensitive site design and grading. 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FISH AND WILDLIFE There. are no federal, state, or local wildlife or fish management areas or`sanctuaries near or'adjacent to the site. No known rare or endangered species of fish orwildlife exist on the site. Some wildlife habitat will be altered in'that the grassland will be developed for residential use. D. HYDROLOGY (� 1: General. As is the case with any land development, the proposed l� single—family and multiple residential units will change the characteristics of run-off from the land surface. This is the a result of the disturbance of ground cover during construction and. the subsequent increase in hard surfaced areas as the project is developed. The hard surfaced area includes streets, driveways, sidewalks, and buildings. The method of conveyance of the run-off changes from surface flow to storm sewers. The -Chaparral Development includes approximately 65 acres which will be developed for residential lots. Figure 3 shows the proposed site development plan. The drainage patterns for the site is shown in Figure 7. following. New Impervious Surface. Approximately 25 percent of the ground area. 3. Surface Water. The proposed residential development should have normal urbanized surface run-off characteristics. The urbanized portion of the site will drain into streets with curb and gutter and ultimately into storm sewers at various points. The wooded area on Ell the east side of the site will be left in its natural state to slow run=off and provide absorption area. r 4. Flood lain. There will be no encroachment into the regional (100 I year) floodplain by new fill or structures. 5. Ground Water. According to the County Soil Survey, the depth to ground water is'usually below five feet. ' E. WATER QUALITY 1. Discharges. There will'be no discharge of process or cooling water, sanitary sewage, or other waste water to any water body or to ground ' water. The project will be served by sanitary sewer. 11 _ •� ��• FYI ` �` !l . r I (. i .ram \! l l / 7■+i■� ML i4 \ NCO —\ •a N C G G = l( #1111i11I }, 1 •\ . tI; �cc� � .�;�! ;_ : ,/I Ilil\1 'I ', \\�\•}III!' • �� :._- I r,;>\�``:�I1'L�r' Il� it 3C M�•1 1l �(r(�J////ems/ �I��•�i�J /lir \\ CLI J—U ! I,\ It; `l\\\lt1l I1+111/1�• i atr'}\, 1 "it ,? \r (:%' „"`r.-----'`Y"ti —� I I��' ' r•-�h f!, �( � ` \\\\ l• I%r,•�'1 \ \ �.. �/ —� .—. Y � , 0 �\��% �' i. 1 = - • - - 1 1\\♦\ + Y' _ � ter•.-�._ _-_��\-� 71 711� ./ • J :I l r �r I .`\. 1..■ !I 1 '\ 1. I Irl� I ■ /� `•� `�., •\�'\�"%!Y \ 1 it ire^ ( / lllri � Ilr \ _�/ J \ 1 tllr lg, : \ \ \ C� •/' ( �_;% Jr /,._ it l,'. � /1/1' r 11,1 �,•.'. / „r/I I I \ I I'll\I l■ � • \, �� l \\\\�\��`(\1\\111V1}(S ` ..I/ / 1 i/J !.', I A ..% /// � . I' Jim I //�,. � / 1 ! I I I ,•� •� \ /� \ � ll \ \l\\\,t. t � 'III\t /, Yam' " r I I %!/.-.' / III111•R 'r' I ! �� l (\\� \,` \\\\\1,\ \ 1 \1`11111i\\•\ ✓�'� I f \ 1°1l 't :`;'�i•— � � / Il•i\1\ • \_'mil c_� ,`� )\>'\�'��`\\\\i,ll i\\\11\,. 1 11 1 , \ I 1 � /// j� � �''1{ ( / 11/1 ( 4+�(, ■ / jY^� � \ `� �/ r`—_ illlr�lli_ )\ \ \\\\. J Y/I 1 � If it •!/// I■.�. .Ylt // ;ri` t .r�- �i/,Ili I !+. 17J 11 r i' I �}\l 1\» �!//�'I �it-1 V-1 11 1 ' 12 2. Pollutants. The discharge of waste water to the treatment plant will not conta.in any toxic, corrosive, or unusual pollutants. 3. Sludges. No sludges will be generated by the proposed project. 4. Impacts. Water quality will be maintained through the use of storm sewers for surface run-off and sanitary sewer for normal waste discharge. F. AIR QUALITY AND NOISE I. Emissions. There will be no emissions other than wind blown dust that can occur during the grading operation on the site. 2. Noise or Vibration. Noise will be generated by construction equipment using the grading operation. The effect of noise on adjacent dwellings is a function of the distance between the source and the dwelling. The table below shows decibel levels at the machine and at a distance of 250 feet. MAXIMUM dBA RANGE AT EQUIPMENT AT MACHINE 250 FEET Scraper 80 - 115 64 - 100 Bulldozer 88 - 105 73 - 90 Motor Grader 78 - 96 63 - 81 Source: T. Priede, 1971,"Noise in Engineering and Transportation and Its Effect on the Community",Society of Automotive Engineers, New York The time required to grade the entire site is estimated not to exceed 90 days if work is performed continuously. However, the estimated time to perform grading work in areas nearest the closes residences will be minimal. Work will be carried out during normal daylight working hours. G. LAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION/ENERGY 1. Agricultural Use. No portion of the site is currently in use for agricultural or forestry production. 2. Peat Deposits. No peat deposits are considered to exists on the site. 13 3.`:Enet-jy Demand. An increased energy demand will result from the development of this project. Northern.States Power.will supply the electrical service and has sufficient, capacity to ,supply the development. The estimated annual requirement for a detached single family unit is 75.4 million BTU and is 52:1-million BTU for an attached unit. Gas service will be provided by Minnegasco. It is estimated that a single family detached.unit would require 205.5 million BTU annually,and a single family attached unit would required 156.2 million 'BTU annually. The duplex and quadrami.nium units are more energy efficient in that each unit has common walls, with adjacent units. All units will be ;constructed with the required insulation and moisture barriers. 4.. Annual Energy Distribution. The estimated annual energy distribu- tion is as follows: Space Heating 70% Hot Water Heating 14% Lighting and Appliances 8% Cooking 4% Clothes Drying 4% H. OPEN SPACE/RECREATION There is no designated federal, state, county, or local recreation or open space areas on or near the site. I. TRANSPORTATION 1. Vehicular Systems. The site has access to Highway 17. The proposal includes development of proposed Highway 101 within the site and dedication of additional right-of-way for Highway 17. The development conforms to local subdivision requirements and transportation plans and will not adversely influence existing or proposed transportation systems. 2. Mass Transit. Bus service is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Commission by Rougt 53J along Highway 5, within walking distance (one-half mile) of the site. 14 3'. Adverse Impacts. Development of any land parcel will necessarily mean an'increase in traffic to and from the site. The impact is felt to be minimal and manageable. J. PLANNING, LAND USE; COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Comprehensive Plan/Zoning. The project is basically consistent with i� the type of use called for in the Comprehensive Plan of ten ,years ago. However, the Plan called for family detached .single residential in virtually the entire community. Thus, the Plan will have to be amended to allow the Planned Unit Development proposed. The City II n staff has indicated basic agreement with the proposal and amendment. The existing zoning is Agricultural and will need to be changed to Residential Planned Development. 2. Neighborhood Character. The proposed development will raise the intensity from virtually zero, however, there is development of compatible character both north and west of the site. The general aarea is undergoing a transition to an urban environment. The proposed development is a response to growth and demand which will enhance the area by providing a high quality residential environment. 3. Induced Development. Support services exist less than a mile from the site in Chanhassen and are generally sufficient to handle the needs of the development. Asurbanization pressures increase in the Metropolitan area, it is anticipated that this area will develop to meet part of the rising need for housing and the demand for necessary support services would grow. However, the development of support facilities would not be a direct result of this project. 4. Public Services. ' a. Water. The City owned water utility system has sufficient capacity to meet the estimated 130,000 gallon per day required for the development. b. Waste Water Treatment. The sanitary sewer system is part of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission sewer system and j, has sufficient capacity to handle the estimated 130,000 gallons per day. c. Sewer. Approximately 11,000 feet of new sewage lines will be constructed in the development. All construction will be in accordance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations. ( d. Schools. Sufficient capacity exists to handle the anticipated i� increased demand from the project. e. Solid Waste Disposal. Solid waste collection will be accomplished by individual contract in accordance with Chanhassen City regulations. ■ 15 f:, Streets. Approximately 2.3 miles of roadway will be needed and installed to service the needs of this development and the surrounding area. g.- Police/Fire. It is anticipated that any additional demands Would be off -set by an increased: tax base. 5. Critical Areas., The development is not within a proposed or designated Critical Area or environmentally sensitive plan or program. 6. Hazardous Materials. The development will not involve the use, transportation, storage, release, or disposal of potentially hazardous or toxic liquids, solids, or gaseous substances. K. HISTORIC RESOURCES The Minnesota.Historical Society has reviewed the proposed development. This review reveals the location of no sites of historic, architectural, cultural, or archaeological significance within the area of the proposed project. There are no sites in the area which are on the National Register or eligible for inclusion on the National Register. IV FINDINGS This project is a private action. Based on the information contained within this Environmental Assessment and the factors in Minnesota Regulation MEQC 25, the following findings were made: A. THE PROJECT IS NOT A MAJOR ACTION BECAUSE: I. It is a new residential development that is less than 350 units in a sewered area. 2. The scope of the action, although relatively large, is not major. It will involve 336 units on 106 acres and will cost approximately $15,370,000.00. ' 3. The location of the development and the surrounding areas are within the boundaries of the City of Chanhassen and under its jurisdiction. The nature of the surrounding area is compatible with, and will not ' be adverselyaffected by this project. 1 4. There are no cumulative related actions as defined by MEQC 25 E. 16 5. The project conforms basically to the Chanhassen Comprehensive p ehensive Plan as to typ2.0f use and is consistent.with existing development in the �j area: I� 6. Permits.and"approvals are required only by the City of Chanhassen. B. THE PROJECT IS NOT OF MORE THAN LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE: 1.. The action is located entirely within.the boundaries of the City of II Chanhassen. n 2. The effects on the environment and support services affect the local 11 community and area within close proximity to the project. ll V. CONCLUSIONS AND CERTIFICATION Based.on the above findings, it is the conclusion of Howard Dahlgren Associates, I Inc. that no EIS is needed on this project, because the project is not a major action, does not have the potential for significant environmental effects, and the'project'is not of more than local significance. Therefore, a determination of a Negative Declaration is justified and consequently, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for this project. t I Irl 11 11 17