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REGULAR SESSION
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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COivEXISSION
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A meeting was held on Wednesday, January 23, 1980 at the
Chanhassen City Nall, Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Present were:
Clark Horn, Chairman
_Art Partridge
-Tom Hamilton
Walter -Thompson
Tom Droegemueller
Also present were:
Bob Waibel, Assistant City Manager
Mark Ko•egler, City Planner
::Crag Mertz, Assistant City Attorney
Rodney Hardey, Dunn Curry
"Bruce Patterson, Suburban Engineering
.Jules Smith
i Stelious Aslani.dis
Al Klingelhutz
Absent: '
Jack Bell
Chairman Horn called the meeting to Order_ at 7:40 p-m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
-The following will be added to the 'Development Contract
Amendment Request, Sunnyslope Addition' section of the January
23, 1980 Minutes: The Planning Commission is.aware that the
Development Contract was not signed by either party.
.Falter Thompson moved, Art Partridge second, to approve the
?Minutes of January 23, 1980 as amended. Potion carried.
Tom Hamilton moved, Art Partridge. second, to .approve the
City_ 'Counci.l `Minutes of January 7, 1980. Moti on cap �. ied.
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PROPOSED PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, REVIEW FOR LANE A:;.11 P'u-D,
LAKE SUSAN HILLS 14EST AND LAKE SUSAN HILLS SOUTH
Bob Waibel gave a presentation on the preliminary development
of the projects. He pointed out the importance of the land use
and density allocations, along with the questions of park needs
discussed at an earlier date by the Planning Commission. Fie gave
the Ci.ty's recommendations and cormients on the planned developments.
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He had contacted the Cities of Eagan, Maple Grove, Woodbury
and Burnsville to formulate a report on the densitiqs proposed as
compared to what these cities are experiencing.
Rodney Hardey of Dunn & Curry discussed the three major
projects. He stated they have commitments from two major
builders. Dunn: & Curry's goals in this project include obtaining
rights for needed utilities, working closely with the Planning
Commission on areas of Parks and Recreation, obtaining approval
from other involved agencies, completing drainage and sewer
-systems',.and establishing land use patterns and parameters. ,r
The comments addressed -in :sir. LVTaibels presentation were
discussed. Mr. Hardey's main concerns were a) too much
paving, b) noise abatement will have to go by State requirements,
and those topics rendered for further investigation included_
a) site distances, b) access from development to Highway #5,
c) soil pockets, d) the quad lots proposed as Lots 10, 11, and
12 of Block I. He further discussed the individual projects
commented on in Mr. Waibel's presentation.
Bruce Patterson of Suburban Engineering illustrated the
sewer systems proposed for the projects.
The floor was opened for discussion... Chairman Horn requested
clarification on the Highway #5 - Park Ave. exit recommendation.
' He asked that the developers consider a frontage road/different
access to the Park other than going across Highway ;r5.
The Planning Commission.desires further review of these
projects. Chairman Horn requested Bob Waibel to investigate
the possibility of a joint review with the City Council.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMLIT-ICLINGELHUTZ/CRAVENS REALTORS
78112 GREAT PLAINS BLVD.
Bob Waibel explained the request.by Kli.ngelhutz/Cravens
for a Conditional Use Permit for signage. He recommended,
-on behalf of City Staff, that the Permit be approved after
removal of the debris near the garage, and further that a public:
hearing be waived,for this matter.
Ton Hamilton moved, Tom Droegemueller
Conditional Use Permit be granted with -the
garage and debris be cleaned up, and that
be issued until this is done, and -further
'.be waived. Motion carried.
OPEN DISCUSSION
second, that the
contingency that -the =:_"
the Permit not -"
that the -Public Hearing -
Bob Waibel informed the Planning Comnission of the Public
Hearing scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 1980.
Tom Hamilton moved, Art Partridge second,- to adjourn at 11:10
p.m. Motion carried.
Don Ashworth, City -Manager
' EiiTRA SESSION
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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
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A meeting was held at the Chanhassen City Hall, 7610 tardeo,
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Chanhassen, Minnesota on February 6,' 1980.
Present were:
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Clark Horn`
Walter Thompson
Art Partridge
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Tom Hamilton' ° 4'.;
'Jack Bell`'
Also present were: Bob Waibel, Asst. City Manager; Mark Koegler,
City Planner; Ed Dunn, Dunn & Curry; Stelios Aslanidi.s, Urbanscope;
Bruce-Patterson`;Suburban Engineering;Greg Engram; Jack Anderson,
Anderson & Associates.; -Jules Smith; Jim Orr, City -Engineer; Jim
Meyer; and Jerry_Schlenk _
.Chairman Horn -,called the meeting 'to Order at 7 :30 P.M.
'APPROVAL -OF MINUTES
Tom Hamilton~ moved, Walter Thompson second, to approve
the Minutes of January 23,1980. Motion carried.
Jack Bell.obstained from approval vote.
PROPOSED PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW, LAKE ANN PRD,
LAKE SUSAN WEST PRD, AND LAKE SUSAN SOUTH PRD - DUNN & CURRY, INC
Bob Waibel presented Chanhassen ` s comments and recommendations
on;Dunn & Curry's proposed developments. Ile stressed to the Planning
Commission the importance of resolving.the density and land use
issues involved in these projects.
,Ed Dunn -pre ented a brief history. on -the projects. The sewer
system -proposed is adesigned-Chanhassen trunk sewer, and their
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proposals contemplate installing the necessary extensions to the
trunk sewer. Heillustrated the planned land use densities to the.,.,
Planning Commission and expressed his'desire:for the Planning Corti
mission to concur that these plans have enough merit to be advanced
to.a public hearing at the earliest possible date.
Stelios Aslanidis reported on the three projects. The Lake
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Ann development contains 790 units. He illustrated the types of
housing and land use areas. Discussion took place on lot sizes
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and densities.
Mr. .. Aslani.dis illustrated the.new changes in the plan which
consisted mainly of density changes and the phasing aspects_ .
The Planning Commission expressed their concern about the density
allocations of the plans, they further commented on the C.R. 1417
access. This matter will be further investigated_
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Bruce Patterson illustrated the road and sewer sections of
Phase I.
` Chairman Horn. requested comments. from the Commission members
concerning the 28' road widths. .
Art Partridge: " I don't believe we need them any wid.er as long -
as there is no onstreet parking.
Tom Hamilton: " The 28' road widths are adequate only if there is
no onstreet parking.
Jack Bell: "The 28' road `width seems adequate; parking on one
side of the road would be appropriate
vdalter Thompson: "More roadway would.create more paving, more
.possible water runoffand more possible sewer problems."
The Planning Commission concurs with the 28' road widths,
,and the 32' road widths in the higher density. areas.
Jack Anderson address the volume, .widths and right-of-way:
issues of the roads Discussion took place on the 36' road widths.
No recommendations were made at this.time.
Stel.ios Aslanidis illustrated the changes in the Lake Susan -
West development plans. -The overall density -is less than that pro --
posed for Lake Ann. The -Lake Susan:West proposal contains 3 units
per acre, single family density is 2.5. There was general discussion
on the land and density of the project.
Tom Hamilton commented on the proposed park area land being
peat. Ed Dunn stated that all the lakeshore has gone into park.
There,.is 80.acres and they (Dunn & Curry) have a 50% credit (40
acres) from a Park and Recreation recommendation- He furthered
that. he did not feel that it would be a problem filling a limited
amount of it, there is enough fill available to make a portion
(2 play areas) of active park area.
Stelios Aslanidis illustrated the changes in the Lake Susan
Hills South development. There was discussion on the densities
and the impact this development will have on the present landowners.,.-.,,Y;.;
along the lakeshore.
Chairman Horn requested general comments on the 3 proposed
developments. '
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Tom Hamilton .commented on Dunn & _Curry`s concept of developing
around the lake first and then building out to the highway on -the
Lake Ann project. Ed Dunn stated. that it is. more economically: and,..:,``y'
mechanically feasible. Mr. Hamilton further commented that dividing.
Chanhassen by major roads may create"a problem in drawing people
to the shopping centers. This lead into discussion of the C.R.#1.7
and Highway #5 intersection. Ed Dunn stated signalized intersections
may be warranted here and at other problem areas.
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Jack Bell commented that tie likes the project as it is
being presented.
Walter Thompson stated that if this developmentt-goes
through as planned there is going -to be a tremendous traffic
problem on Highway �#5. There is a traffic problem now, and
an additional 2000 units will surely not ease the problem.
Jack Anderson presented a future projection of highway
uses in 1990. With Highway #212 in circulation at that time he
states that the.traffic through Chanhassen.should.decrease.. He
further illustrated the proposed Park Drive - Highway #5 inter-_
section showingit as possibly being signalized..
Art Partridge informed that he does. not feel he would like
another stop sign in that area.
Tom Hamilton stated that Highway #5 is already a riess_ He
would recommend leaving the stop sign out, but closely watching
the 'intersection.
Jack Belf does notsee. as a problem to address at this
time.
.14alter Thompson suggested that if there is a service road
parallel to Highway #5, people may use it to avoid such a stop
light.
Chairman Horn.called for a vote_to,proceed with the public
hearing. Art Partridge: yes; Jack Bell: yes; Tom Hamilton: yes;
Walter Thomppon: yes.
'Jack Bell -moved, Art Partridge second, to proceed with the
public hearing for the`general.development plans of the PUD's
and the preliminary plats for .Phase I. of Lake Ann and --Phase I
of. -Lake Susan West. 2-lotion carried.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Art Partridge suggested that a large scale map be obtained
and posted showing Chanhassen's proposed developments.. He also
suggested that signs be placed on properties being proposed for.
land use changes.
Bob Waibel.-informed the Planning Commission that there are
8 or 9 applicants -to be interviewed on February 13th, 20th and
possibly the 27th.
ADJOURNMENT
Art Partridge moved,. -Tom Hamilton second, to adjourn the
meeting at 11:50 P.M. Motion carried.
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Walter Thompson moved, Art Partridge second, to recommend an
extension of the building moratorium on the Highwayt#5 frontage
roads with an extension, date to-coinside with the extension date
of the building moratorium in the downtown redevelopment. project
area. Motion carried.
LAKE SUSAN WEST PUBLIC HEARING
Ed Dunn gave a presentation on the Lake Susan West proposed project.
He illustrated the phasing, density allocations, gave a brief
history, and review of the 350 acre project.
Chairman Horn explained to the audience the functions of the
Planning Commission and the purpose for this public hearing.
He then opened the floor for discussion and comments.
Kathy Hol.tmeier and Jim Murphy read the attached reort/petition
to the Planning Commission.. (Attachment #1)
Jim Murphy further: "I have one more thing that I would like to do
and thats that we thought we were very good cirizens when the
industrial park went in. There were about three concerns that we
had and I would like to point out our track record on those three
concerns. Maybe I can best illustrate it with a drawing. The
first item I mentioned earlier and that is we didn't resist the
industrial development but we expressed our concern about what
was going to go up adjacent to it and we felt that it would be an
ideal situation for ... and at that time we expressed our concern
for single family. Now we are seeing multiple being proposed for
the industrial park and also by. the.lake. In addition, there was
one other item that we were very concerned about and we got very
little satisfaction out of the Council. This is for anyone that
is familiar with the area (he illustrated the area on a map).
We asked that this piece be preserved, which shouldn't be a problem
for any planner, its wooded, it has slopes of 10-15a, normally
you would expect that it be preserved. What we ended up with was
a no -build line down here someplace (illustrated on map) and we
ended up with a build elevation here of 935. So the developer
now can actually remove -thatz-.h1ll -this is our vista. Many of
the residents here live on the other. side, this is what we wanted
to preserve, it is probably the most ideal space to preserve_
We wanted a place up here where the plowing ... at the fence. I think
the elevation mentioned was 945 or 948. But now the developer can
actually cut down this hill and remove what would be our vista
and these trees. In addition, I think there was confusion at
the time that we were trying to get this request between the
Planning Commission and the Council. Many thought that.it.Imeant
.... to come over the top of the hill and come down to 935 and
that they could not remove this hill, but I think they checked into
it closely and it means that it actually could be excavated down
here at 935. Many of us were frustrated and came.up here to
make another attempt to get our views across for this one particular
reason. Another thing that happened, we were promised at the time.
that construction went in that there would be no pollution during
construction and no problems and as the Watershed oversaw the
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installation and construction and they did an excellent job and
therefore not to be concerned. When this sewer or interseptor trunk
or whatever you want to call it was installed, there was first a
snow fence placed here (illustrated on map) with hay bails that were.
placed in this position. But prior to that being placed,the
dozers come out here and pushed all the stripping out on to the
ice so what we had was all this debris and a situation like this
with the snow fence and hay bails placed here later and all these
waste materials that were on top were pushed out into this position.
What happened is we did come up to -the Council, the contractor
tried to remove as much of this material as possible, but when
they got down beyond the location of where the sewer was being
installed with a backhoe they could not reach this material, so
what happened to this material when the ice went out this spring
was it went out into the lake. I world say that it was more
pollution or more siltation then we could get in a decade.
I believe that is all we have to say. Thank you"
Chuck Naber: "My name is Chuck Naber, I'm not a member of the
Lake Susan Home Owners Association. I don't live close to any
of these proposed developments, however, I am concerned about
the future of Chanhassen. This is type of construction that we
don't want in Chanhassen for one simple reason, the density is
much to high. Thank you"
Jim Meyer "My name is Jim Meyer, I live over on Ridge Road.
I am not in the close area of the Lake Susan area -and -so on.
But I feel the same way, our neighborhood approached the Planning
Commission .... higher density..some time back. I was here, and
many of use were, when Mr. Dunn presented this thing originally.
He said that the lakes were going to get clearer, the traffic
was going to be less and the police protection was going to better.
Now you know you have to be a good salesman to get.any body to
kind of believe that sort of thing. I think that one of the things
wrong concerning Chanhassen is we don't want to be compared to
Burnsville, Richfield, or thats reasonable density here, or thats
reasonable density there, we want to be Chanhassen, we want to be
what the people who have been paying the taxes and are here want
and came here for. I think that is sort of the basic philosophic
point. These people are all saying they're trying to preserve the
things, the density is too high, they are saying that, well, because
of energy problems you have to have humans closer together, but
in actuality, people living in these close units like they are
proposing aren't going to be able to go up to lake areas in northern'
Minnesota as easy as they did in the past. They are going to have
to have more green areas for these people to have their recreation
because they are not going to be able to travel as easily on week-..
ends. I think that getting the larger area for the park and
recreation is going to show ,some of these areas intersperse
.... not just some of those areas over by the lake or on some
of the swamp areas where they can't build. It would appear to me
that for some reason the people in Chanhassen that have been here
for many years give the impression to the planners or whatever that
big is better, I think that communities around here that have
recognized and gone ahead with this sort of high density building
have been sorry later on and wish they had.never gotten involved
in it. I think those of us that read the Carver County paper
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Jim Meyer cont: "note its very obvious about the increased cost
crime and burglary and rape and all the rest of this sort of thing.
I know thats an emotional thing, but yet in actually,tit is a realy
true. And they can say these are -cheap units, they cost $40-60--
70 thousand, but that is meaningless when you talk about inflation
and what it has done. I think that it would be nice to reach some
sort of compromise and reduce the size of this thing considerably
and give the area that we all came here for to begin with a chance
so that we can enjoy the things that we want.
Dennis Baker: "My name is Dennis Baker, I am a new resident in
Chanhassen. I live over on Lake Riley Blvd. I am a business man
and I am quite convinced that these gentlemen are -businessmen
to when I look at their project. I.am new, its the first time I
have been here. The issue of density is very striking in that its
contrary to the whole reason I moved here. Before I moved here
I asked alot of questions and talked to alot of people about .
different communities. There were a few communities that were high-
lighted as being very proud of communities, the kind of communities
that you would like to bring up your family in, and Chanhassen
was one of them. I suspect that developments of this nature are
not going to let us say this about this city ten years from now.
Not only the density, I_am.also concerned with, maybe there are
some answers to this question, I realy don't feel when I look at
the concentration of development in the economic returns of this
property these gentlemen are working towards, I realy don't see
them giving much of anything to the people in Chanhassen. I guess
thats basically the issue. I.haven't heard anybody discuss schools,
property.for schools, I have heard somebody mention some low lying
land and some unusable property,that we were blessed with, but
I haven'.t_heard people talking about how you suddenly build this
property and then try to support some 1200-1500 children in your
schools on unapproved property taxes for a period of time. I
have seen that destroy communities where they anticipate certain
property after the property is developed but unfortunately the
way normally property taxes work it takes 12-18 months before the
community realy realizes any income from that property. Thank you"
Gloria Cox: "My name is Gloria Cox, I.just moved into Chanhassen
two years ago. We came from Bloomington and I don't have to tell
you what went on in Bloomington. We settled in a beautiful, nice
neighborhood community that was engulfed by business, hotels,
restaurants, you name it. Alot of people who have worked hard for
years, had retired out of the service, and these were the homes
that these people were going to live in for the rest of their lives.
They are.still sitting there fighting off what happened with the
building that has increased crime; they have had problems with the
school and an awful lot of other problems. We moved out here to
Chanhassen because we thought this would be a great place -to raise
our children. Here we have been here two years and we find out that
we also will be doing the same things we did in Bloomington, and
that is trying to make it safe for our children to grow up so that
they can get a good education and as far as apartments go, I was
an apartment dweller, and I can honostly say that as far as input
into the community I have to agree, they don't realy have an awful
lot toput in. And I think it would be realy great for our children
to be able to grow up in a sound community type where they don't
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have the hustle and bustle
alot of problems and I hope
consideration when you make
in Chanhassen. Thank you."
of the city because the city is
you will real-y take this into
the decision for whats going to happen
Carol Watson:" My name is Carol Watson and I live on 7131 Utica
Lane in Greenwood Shores. I am across the street from what is
now Chapperal, New Horizons development.. I am sorry to say that
I am one of the people who slept through the New Horizon Development.
But I am now proud to say that I am one of the people who are
trying to tell you that we are not asleep anymore and we are
watching and we do care. I am sure that Chapperal gave alot of
people the impression that we didn't and I am sorry for those.
people who did, but now -I am proud to be here with these people
and say I do care and I don't want to s-ee it happen again. I
look out my -windows and I can see those lights glowing over there
all night long, seven nights a week. and all those quad homes going
up like mushrooms- and I, am sorry, realy-sorry, but I am not going
to be sorry again because I didn't say anything. So I am.here
to say that these people are right and 'I'am proud to be part of
a group that isn't asleep in Chanhassen Village."
Ellen Chilvers: "I agree with everything everybody has said so
far. I picked out a little poem out'of the Lake Minnetonka paper
today written by a -man in Lake Minnetonka. I think that its
applicable for tonight.. My name is -Ellen Chilvers and I live at
6271 Hummingbird Road.. -``Move out you ducks, here come the trucks.
Fly away geese, we have no lease. .... for picnic -spots, turn
them into townhouse lots. Bulldozers are coming, bus ... are
humming. No feeling of guilt theres houses to be built. Why
others-... land has- no use unless- its developed. Knock down the
trees- before the first' :breeze, their raising inflation laying
condo foundations-. Where trees -once stood... the woods. Folks
-moving in that will buy tangible goods. .With houses complete,
one each fifty feet, continuous-... wall. As density thickens
add joints -for fried chicken, we'll need a few barn plus lots
selling cars. With: traffic congested ... lights- are suggested.
Remember when this place.was pleasant, a haven for the pheasant.
And where are the deer? Theres- no more room for them here.
It happened as -we s-ilently.gaped watching the landscape being
raped. A land of...natural race converted to a multi...
h won t read the last line.".
Bob' Armstrong: "My name'is Bob Armstrong, I live on Great Plains
Blvd. too and I guess I realy object to the word preliminary.
Turn your back on preliminary and then its.all... great big tall.
buildings, multiple housing, apartments. The term preliminary,
we got caught on that on the industrial complex and now -we are
stuck with that."
Clark Horn requested further comments from the public. There were.
-none. He then asked for comments -from Ed Dunn.
Ed Dunn: "I think it would be presumptious of me to try to respond
to everything that has been said here. We would like to have a
copy of the record and we will construct a response to it. By
the way I did bring these little booklets for anybody that wants
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At this- time. Ed Dunn explained the. tW.o ba.s:i:c procedures- of +
the PUD developing concept. We are. in the. p.lanning proceas- .
concept. "Assuming that Lake Susan West -was approved here iYf
concept as being an appropriate devel:opmerit, and I' am not sug-
gesting that that is- going to happen toni:ghi , z don "t be1 keve
that it will, I- don't think. that that was- the intent here, if
it were we would then have- to work in. any- conditkons and recom-
mendations that were made. We would try to work with. them
to bring those in to reflect what it is� to reasonable needs
as their development. We would go to the Ciit:y. Council where
they then have -their shot to revket� - . `t and pretty- much -the
same -manner as here,' they could hold public: hearings-, ' they,
are not required to, it is, at the Council s discretion....
By the way, we have undertaken at the 'suggestion of the staff
and encouraged: by a joint meeting that was, field by your Planning
Commission and your City Council to us•e.' whit. r- ca'13,` :..extra
.ordinary means, to advise the. community, of the ci'ty's- plans.
Upon our application the 'City, makes' a publication. of the notices
that they mail to people weekly...,it was a limited distribution
mailed to people they were; required to wi:thi 359 feet of the
property. Accordingly, r asked that the City mail to every
resident in the communi:ty-.-•at ;my expense. it'kg the intention
that every, resident in the community, receive these. notices.
They, have. taken special care. to -make sure. this is' a well, pub
licized activity. I'am not going to try, to respond in specifics:
for one thing I• don't have and a ctopy of the petition....
It's -not to say, that I don'•t agree 'with, everything I' head
but 1. do respect it and we will try to respond to everything
we Beard as- best we can at a ,later ti'me.-..Thks plan .that I, have
here is, one of the first introduced for public display. You
will find that the planned development we are now -presenting
incorporate Lake Susan, --West, Lake -Susan South, we Have changed
.very Little from what- it was,, although- we have:done. done. alot more
deta.ti, One. major detail i.s, that at the'discretion of everybody
concerned... the land north of Lake Susan was identified in
the Citys,, plan as, industrial when we arrived here (illustrated
on plan)_. This- particular part: shows- high- density in here.. .
We are trying to follow- the. -procedure which_ is dictatedby your
own ordinances-, by the 'Metropolitan Council, which, is� an agent
of the State Legislature, in the. plans... and what we actually
think is consistent with- the City's• existing -plans-_ Is- there
anything further that you feel I' sho-ul.d expand on?"
Chairman Horn: "what we would like to get into is the philos.phy
of why the different housing types are located in different areas."
Ed Dunn: "From the beginning this is -very- hilly, rolling ground...
we.recogni.ze that and our plans- do fit that .ground. When you get
into real rolling ground mpst go in and bulldoze it all, put in
streets,... basically we are trying to put our. ideas around the
terrian. It is. not our intention not to respect -the trees and
terrain. There will be very few -trees affected by this ... ground.
The wooded areas are generally, almost entirely, the green areas
you see here (Illustrated on plan)_ ... Tle -work.' xnrith 'the - environ-.
vent. Those_ lake problems, we recognize .that. Wa:have to address
ourselves to those problems and we are doing that. row Vrhat about
density, it was said earlier something about 3 versus 2 x..
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%is that what I heaiL-. There are two ways to licate density,
I think that those sheets you have in your kits will hopefully
show you. There are two terms used, one being gross density,
thats the overall density, and the net density, the density
that you have after you take out all the streets and so forth.
The most commonly used is the gross density. Not inta part-
icular block, but in the overall Man. So thats a consideration.
In view of the cost of inflation, the raising cost of interest,
and the difficulties ... our young people today who are our children
are having the experience today that before they can get a house ...
We have things called the Development Guide that was produced
over a period of about five years by -the Metro Council which
has now become after many reviews and so forth at community levels,
state level, and everything else, has become the guide. And they
can.come down.and.this and they dictate that this is the way.
its going to be, that you will provide a mixed opportunity for
all levels of housing. Obviously it isn't going to do any good
to try and create a project where nobody can buy anything. We
can only expect to build what we can.sell. We do believe we
can build a good mix...If you were to say here tonight that there
will be no growth in Chanhassen I could almost assure you with
that news that the prospective developers would be inclined to say
that we better look at this main..;The areas that you see in
here (_illustrated' on map) ' :is not the, def.iriition multiple dwellings,
the bulk of your housing on the la.keshore, in'the first place .
there is no housing on the lakeshore, we have. given un.all the
lakeshore rights to the City for park, it is true in both Lake
Ann and Lake Susan. The lakeshore itself will not be built on.
The green areas do indicate that. The housing in this -area is
at a R2 density which would accomodate duplexes so -its not apart-
ment buildings... These here (illustrated) are townhouse types
things, and these are apartments. Now the reason that this is
townhouse, and these are apartments, is that when Co. Rd. 17...
The County identified that road and is building it, so beginning
with that and also the location of the industrial park, has
something to do with this. This more or less prompted to build
higher densities along the fringes of the Industrial Park. Thats
part of it. You have to look at terrain and study it to maybe
appreicate this. This .look"s like.it all " overlooks the lake,
actually there is a short slope up from the. lake then tapers
down quite a bit and most of this is not apparent from the lake
level. Then in turn if you have just as a general principal
you don't put high density in back of low -density residential
relative to the acess to the arterial street because you are
running then those additional trips per day. The idea is to try
to keep your higher density land uses- next to your major streets
and in this case we are talking about 417. That coupled with
the nature of the terrain being very -steep, very hilly -in that
area, it makes sense to have a higher density building there.
In an earlier plan that we had, we'had this kind of turned around.
We found that because -of -the -terrain and the roadways and.so forth
that it would make more sense to put 'it the other way. I. -am -
trying to answer questions that comes right down to an engineering
grading terrain question.
Mike Thompson: "How did you arrive at your total density? Just
based on the Comprehensive Plan what you could have as maximum
density and then based on what kind of land you are using?"
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Ed. Dunn: "As a matter of fact I don't think I can tell you
in the first place, the Comprehensive Plan as it exists is not
~' finalized but I don't' -.think this reflects the actual maximum
density indicated by the Comprehensive Plan. I would be alittle
surprised if it does.
Mike Thompson: "I think alot of people are concerned about
the keeping of the rural charactors of thisarea and I am new
on the Planning Commission. I haven.'t had the benefit of all
of your meetings, but in the passed week I have spent alot of
time driving through that property and getting all the material
that we have here. I find it rather difficult to see where
you are keeping the rural charactor and looking at your layout
there I realy can't see it."
Ed Dunn: "I think I should state flat out that we are developing
to urban standards and we are not developing to rural standards."
Mike Thompson: "According to our Comprehensive Plan, -the pre-
liminary plan, states that the population of the community is
to continue to grow -but that the reason the people are coming
out here is to come out here for the trait which is this rural
trait that I guess we all came out here for and I think alot...
Ed Dunn:. "I suppose that what it comes down to is whether there
exists a natural ... to retain the land, either retain land or
to use land on the other side without regard to anybody elses
,W rights. The land that we are advancing here for development
to urban standards is land that is served by sewer, it falls.
within the Metropolitan Service Area, as defined by the Metro
Council, Metro Sewer Board, and is land that has been identified
as land which can be anticipated that urban development will
occur. It is significant that after... we are talking about
350 acres tonight, the total land is 770 acres that we have for
development under the 3 developments, and that is-5% of the gross
land in the City of Chanhassen: I have never measured it but
this heavy black line on that drawing shows clearly that the land
lying to the north and east of that is land that is .in the urban
service area and thats the land that is expected to be develop
to urban standards and the land outside of that is the'land.that
will remain principally in its rural charactor, it isn't for me
to say that but it is not contemplated inside_ the year 2000 that
there be any utilities put into that land so that for the.mo8.t
you might expect a very low density type development. So we we
talking about 5% of the gross land in Chanhassen, we are talking
about after this is done there will be a considerable amount of
Chanhassen that is not developable because of the MUSA line.
Kathy Holtmeier: "I have two comments, first of all when you
said it is only 5% of Chanhassen and. it is going to. double our
population, what are we going to be looking at in the other
possible developments, and that is what frightens me, the density
of that. Secondly, when we were trying to find out more about
the development, we asked if there had been an environmental
impact study done and we were informed that it did not warrant
the environmental impact study but something called an environ-
mental assessment worksheet. 1, was- appalled to find out that
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it was Dunn & Curry who conducted the environmental assessment
worksheet. And then I realized that that was common practice,
although I do think that could be biased in your favor. But
I am upset that there has not been, or you have not given us,
any kind of matter from your environmental assessment worksheet.
Ed Dunn: "We cannot do, physically, an environmental assessment
of a non -project. We cannot do the assessment until we have
the preliminary approval.:... We cannot advance an environmental
assessment of anything, worksheet, impact statement, without
basic approval. And the first and most basic of these approvals
is at the City level."
Kathy Holtmeier: "I'think somebody better conduct an environmental
study of this before approval."
Ed Dunn: "We will be conducting an environmental assessment...
Kathy Holtmeier: "But is that after the fact?" Are we stuck...
Ed Dunn: "No, you aren't stuck with the project because if there
is anything wrong in the environmental assessment or environmental
impact statement should it'follow then that will have to be
addressed.
Kathy Holtmeier: "It's just one more step, you're close to your
development and its accomplished by you.- You'.re-the one who has
the worksheet done. It seems to me that an'impartial body should
study the effect on the lake. It shouldn't be something that
is formualted and presented by'the developer."
Ed Dunn: "I will try to explain alittle bit about what the process
is.,It has to start with the developer because nobody else knows --
what it is.we want to-do with our land. We come up with the plan
that we would like to undertake with respect to our land. We have
to go through. a. certain process•, of which this is- part, seeking
City approvals. Tile arrive at the paint where it is- alright, but
before we can proceed we have to do and that means -we get our
land use concept approvals. Then we. need to do the environmental
assessment. -We put. in, "assemble the data., submit it. to the City
to evaluate and this in turn, r am not sure, but in the case of
two environmental impact statements, that we did in the. City of
Eagan, were circulated to 47 different governmental agencies. The
DNR, State Water Quality etc. It was -a very long process. Now
you do that when it is required to do so. if there is nothing
required in this- undertaking then you don't have to do it. But
we do have to do an environmental as�ses-sment worksheet..".
Chairman Horn: ."T think it might be important to point out that
any approvals that are given are contingent, upon the successful
completion of that statement."
Carol Watson: "I think that you will find that clot of people
here tonight do not Have anything to do with. Lake Susan West.
I think that is the point of alot of people being here. He's talking
about 50 of the land but if he does that, you can bet we'll
be here 'fighting this battle -for the other whatever. percentage
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of Chanhassen Village is left to be developed. That -is our
concern, if this happens now, this may be 5% of the land that
he is talking about tonight, but you're talking about alot of
Chanhassen Village that someone else is going to come in or
Mr. Dunn himself and start this all over again. And we are going
to be up here every other week trying to oppose. some project
in some part of Chanhassen Village that is talking about this
kind of density. I don't live near Lake. Susan. West but I am
concerned about them because it is ultimately going to hurt
all of us. We are not just talking about this 5% of the. land.
Roger Casey: "My -name is Roger Casey and I live on Lake Susan.
I-wasinterested. in the comment that first of all the builder has
to know what he is going to protect on the land because I
attended a meeting a couple of years ago at the Lutheran Church
here where the developer said that he could live with a 945
elevation across... that just isn't the.way
Bob Waibel : "We did address this in the
contracts which
states there is. to be nog -building below the existin9935 elevation.
Roger Casey: "Then he shouldn't build it at all. Everything
he has is above that elevation, then they shouldn't build
anything over there. Evreything over there is above 935 contour.
The lakes at approximately 928 so what he is doing is illegal
then. Every bit of the development land over -there is above
935. We are talking about location in the hillside."
Bob Waibel:,"I would suggest that at the time that was reviewed
it was being represent as .being the 935 elevation of the
north side of the shore ofLake Susan. Stakes were placed
out there and that is where the City Council and -Planning Commission
had toured.. Those stakes were placed on the northerly most 935
isopleth:
Roger Casey: "My point is that some of these things must be
relevant to getting some kind of approval because if we can sit
down and say 945 is the elevation we are going .to it not.only
becomes apparent that something more can be got in different ways
but this changes
Ed Dunn: "I think we are trying to deal with misunderstandings.
I have no intention to violate that ... on that nobuild line
Now I honostly can't say if its 935 or 945, I don't think thats
the issue. But in looking at it I can certainly agree that its
my impression that probably means roughly... and you should not
expect any ... of the hillside trees...I would say that if you
would like a member of your committee, Home owners Association,
come in and discuss that with us we would be glad to discuss. it
and tell you specifically where we think we are on that."
Alan Mjolenes: "My name is Alan Mjolenes and I live on Lyman Blvd.
I have just one question. it seems to me that he has not mentioned
whether he is going to personally be'having one building ...
my understanding is that he isn't. If that is the case, how
are we going to have any certainty of the type of quality that
we will end up with..."
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Bob Waibel: ",Kith- the planned -uni:t devel,opmerit or the_ planned
development procedure we as part of this plan revi'ew-ewe, come.
up with what we call a development contract.. Aa part of the
development contract with. regard to this- development here we
will probably., recommend probation that would say, that all the
third and fourth. phases- that are. now- being proposed, everything
exclusive of the first phases: at this- time, are. 'contingent upon
reviews- that would be submittal of architectual data, -Iike the
apartments, the townhomes, only-inlle.far.Uy perhaps; there
would be a new- builder coming in for the 'third phase 'of Lake
Susan Hills, South..' Also these 'particular plans-, for the apart--
ments�, commercial, the townhomes�, would also be, subject. to
s>~te plan reciiewa-. Their feasi.'bility will have 'to be. 'proven
on a very detailed basI.s>., when. y
they- are being proposed for an
type of construction. New Horizon ITbmes is, Considering the
Lake Ann PUD portion, Orin Thompson is considering Lake. Susan
Hills- West, The action of the Planning Commission and the City
Council in regard to these plans- will be actually, and directly,
Affected.... upon those policies and objectives. _This is- the
whole public hearing process.
Mike Thompson: "Mr. Waibel isn't it true though. that there Is
a poses: b.ility, that there are. some. building re'' itements that
are. deficient in the City- code. now, for instance we don• t require
garages and things like 'that do we.?"
Bob, Waibel: "Th;W s, correct, we. don 't .
Susan Teeter: "I' am Susan Teeter,. 1155 wi:ll.ow-Cr:eek.. is have
approximately, a half an, acre of `frontage: "on Powers- Blvd. and Co.
did.. 17.. We. bought our house 8 years- ago and at that time we used
al1 of our property. At, this point I.- would consider half of
my.pr.•operty absolutely worthless- to -me. I can't let my- children
Play' out there, the traffic has- gotten so bad, our fence, we had
s.pl,%t.. fence- when we moved out here ,' the f ourth time it got
-mowed down we decided to take it down and leave'it down. I am
concerned about.the.traffic. Ihaveri''t heard anything, what
kind of. -price a,re we. talking about here, what will these. homes -
sell, for?"
Ed Dunn; " � would say- they, wkll be priced any, where. from $70-
140 -. 150::thousand, "
Sue. Teeter: "Are. these. homes goi:n.g to be low- i ncome f am " i.es- -moving
in our way?":
Kathy Uoltmeie.r: "Can I` make. one. comment here. One, of use called
the. Metro Council and. they, said that with. the 'completion of
Ch.apparel Chanhassen. will now -be. 'e.1i:.g ble. -for low, income housing. "
Sue Teeter: "Another point I would like to bring up, although the
envi`ronmentaltsts say, that multiple dwellings are much more energy
efficient than s-ingle family units I`'d like to point out that
Chanhassen, my judgement of distance,- may be "a bit off, but I`'d say
we are 10 to 15 miles -west of any, major industrial development.
Thats going to be'alot of gas•for people 'to have to drive in to work.
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Another point I would like. to -make. _is, the. 'fact that T.: Would 1#,O
to know- how- we 'compare. 'to our ne,ghb.'-dr_i.ng commiani ties` as- far
as our minimum lot size. requirements. r think.:150.0- sqft, :�,s;
will.
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a bit small. -Mr. Dunn also..... that your developmentwill. draw, -
industry to Chanhassen. I think- th-6. question that may be. asked,
sked,
.is do the citizens of Chanhassen want industry? Thank -you" .,
Jim. Murphy: "I have 4 couple. 'concerns about Mr. Dunn! g-, conqeAts.
one. was: the industrial area providing all these taxes, so the 'rest
of us probably, won 'It hAve. to go to work, r don't know But with
the f tscal disparittea program 4 Ga of that 1a derived from that
industrial area will go into a, pool and be.redistributedto the.
Metropolitan area. $o i:t's- realy, quest.ionable. whether that 601
is: -marginal to support the. services that are. needed for ±t. The,
other thing -Mr. Waibel: said i:swith all this- development, the
ed ta-xes�, and so 6n., it* --mar ihable whether, we're better
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off or not so well of f financially, I think.whdt all the people
are. sabring that a.s long as kta -rqargijial, le. -Es- keep it. the way,
it -Lp,, and keep it rural because. apparently. there 'are. no great
ad Th ' third thing is- thd -MUSA line.' 1, would like to
vAnt�kqres,. e
k - ",t so converiien�t that that line
make. q point of that. -, Why is i y
goes.- around Mr. Dunn k s� property. I.-Im say that its not the Metro
Metropolitan Waste Control
dQunc4l that sets` i�t,: it"s, not the.
Coi u ssi.on that sets- i:t, itks, th& City, here, and its because Mr.
Dunn owns- the 'land. That .line. has- changed' many time so it's
local pol±ti'qal influence' that changed that MUSA line. . I wish.
youWoUldri "t blame it on the. -Metropolitan Council. - Another point
now , c HPA, encouraging o u,raging on-qite, systems- if you h4ve a place
for it, We. won't. need u.rbani�zati.on like, thi,-., we are finding
tha ' t tt ih s- -cea:per to treat sanitary,,waste. 'on-§1te, if your lots:
big enough., your.,,. are,appropri.4te., _tts.% actually, cheaper than
col, ec t�.ng i�. and taking down town and treating it at thd
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Metropolitan Waste. and WaterZreatment.Plant_ So their actually
offering an X:ncehtkve.'in terms, of federal..... to go this, way-.
There__age, other ageh cies and federal agencies- that realy don"t
ag3ze.e- with-allthisurbanj.`zatton- tht$:- -far out... ThiEink.you.
ChAi;r-.Man Horn I. would- like. 'to -Make. one 'comment regarding that.
We. receive. -the. pubLi.caktion.5, of the. Metropolitan Council and with.
regard to the. �XUSA Line andhow- i:ts� set I,"m.not sure. what the
i of luences, a1r1e, and how- that.:. goes:-, but I' do know- what the influences
are of the 'Metropolitan Council are, as, far asp housing - types-- and
-whAt:theyl�are pushing for that. way,.. They are. pushing
I do know i_n
for things t1j t, are higher den
sity sity- and
Marcia• Ktrimchak: "'I. am Marcia KUrirnchak, Greenwood Shores-..
You have made reference. 'to the Metro Coun.ciJL,_and Mr., Dunn. T
dive. thd.'impression that
or to g not:�qe,d two or three. tides:
thigh. 'denskty�.housinq and
he Metro Council approves, wi h_thts�
.t.
this-.. They They, say, they,are s. not true,.' Th will deny, it -trying
to encourage. - development within thd 'inner cities-, thdy- do, not
encourage, high 'den's-ity, housingh -anyN i ate. 3'n_th&. 'Qut.; ViAcj 4?q1e4*-
-*A.vQ!ved, t4d. 4,_tbey dQrOt
because of the enet(jy, th.dts� they, sal.
encourage. it all all and thdy., cannot be, blamed for any conne_qtipn
in this at all."
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"There. was: -e that, Marcia Kurinchak: 4- somethtng els, �t, Was,,, said,, 1.
don't know- if it can be. answered, i� don ."t even knQw- tf I, can
get in trouble for asking it. Apparerit1r, some -individual has,
said been there at the 'Metro Council and has- been bragging, and
I repeat bragging, that he. will get the 'population of Chanhassen.
past the 15, 00-0 mark. between 5 and 7 years'.. Now- it -would be
interesting to know, who this- gentlemen. is" or, the' ' 1ndiViaua 1 is,,
and see if maybe this- is why, it has, gotten -as, far as> it has-."
Chairman Horn: Ili would lik-e to recommend to th6s,.e of you who
Haven't seen some. of the lietropolitan Council public ation S-, we.
have them on, file at thei- City Hall and T think. -it would be i`nter
esting. for you, to go and see them."'
Jim Meyer: "One last question Mr.. Dunn, why` can't you double the.
lot size. and cut th.6 number of units-': n half'?
Ed Dunn: "The question wasp why can't T,- double. 'the- -lot s�izes�.
There.;are two things we have, heard quits -. 'a bit of" cU.scus'slon za)5.out
tonight. If t, build, say perhaps -my-- lot* width. is- 94 f e.e.t for
example, and I go to 100. feet. I, have. an . average 'lot width, of
9-0. feet, today, .it costs- approximately $20, 0-0.0 to -service that
with. uti`lities*lf now- that includes, that lots., portion of the street
imprQyeiijen't, if T� thbA-;(jo to 180 feet I, double that cost.
You can find it in the 'engineering statistics- thdt'-thd cost to
maintain a street over a.period - of ten years by, thd City approximates
the original cost of the.- street. So I-.-. got a' $20., 0.0.0- coat plus- I
have doubled or more -my, costa, i, had to service that street..
There. would be. prob-lbt . because. I, would never, sell the- lot at
todaysN costs,... I., would not develop the ground is' thd first
reason, the 'second one ks- it would be:very- expensive -and we do
not have. 'a -market and the City, would have- a very- high- maintenance
coat per* -unt, that pers-ons', taxes- then would have -to be. -tremendous..
Th'6re-,lp- nothing . in the picture. today that supports -moving in
that cli�xectton' and 1, think- you 1 11 f ind evtdence of that if you.
,Kiil read the- Metro Councj.l " s- ho-us,tng policies-, their current
development guides and so on. You can call over there, they, are
-very,. good about surrending thisinfo'rmation. . Sometii-Aesthey
w -ll charge. you a dollar, or s-E) for the'se 'booklets. Call the-
-Metro Council in 9t. Paul and tell them what 'you want, that is
what - I do. Ir.
Walter Thompson: , "'Pre-aently serving -my, third term on the Planning
Qommi,p.ai.on to the. best of -my, knowledge. I thas ' t-MU$A Line ia still
where it was- when :j� joined the Commtas-ion. 1. am not aware. that
it hzi.s� been changed nged in the 'last 6 or 7 years-, at least in our
4req, It
,ark, Zoe-gler: "My, name is-, Mark, Koegler, I am with, the City, planning
p,taf f
" I• am -mostly responsible1 guess.for the. Comprehensive Plan,
and coordi�ation of ..thdt'with- 'thd. Planning Commtg�slon. We have
beexi, working on that for some. time,- I' have clot of dealings with
the' Metropolitan Council, Hopefully- I' am not thEi. one that anyone
has- tagged for being over, there bragging about how, we .-are trying
to. grow- because -tha'ts, never been the 'case.' Clark Is referring to
the City- of Eden Prairie that completed their Plan in draft form
probably- two months= ago, they, submitted it -to the Metro Council
for review, after they had submitted to adjacent municipalities- as-
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required by law, the Council reviewed their plan, they
specifically targeted on certain areas, and I don't know
necessarily what they found fault with, I know in general
terms that the housing element of the Eden Prairie plan was
one of the things that rendered the entire plan unfit for
review. What the Council did then in esence was give it back
to the City of Eden Prairie and said these are the things that
need to be changed. Alot of that had to do with housing,
specific goals. Again I.don't know.what the specifics.were_im
their case and why it was thrown back. I haven't been furnished
with that information. There was a.comment made earlier about
subsidized units. We are under the housing plan again of the
Metropolitan Council, and Chanhassen, as well as every other
community in the metropolitan area has been allocated what they
call.fair share of low and moderate income units`. This is
one of the provisions. -of' -.the metropolitan land planning act,
in fact its on of the only provisions of which we actually have
to.do and the City of.Chanhassen has to provide housing for
the low and moderate income individuals. They have given us
a target goal of 280 units as a minimum over the next 10 year
period. That is in writing, I have that available in the office
as well as many of the other publications that have been men-
tioned tonight that you are welcome to look at. You would have
to look at them in the office. Anyway thats the type of goal
they have set for us in`:terms of overall low and moderate
income housing units. They further tie that to a 3 year
what they call a £air share goal which is tied to federal funds.
only, it does not look at state funds. When they look at
that they are talking about 26 to 28 units in the next three
year period. I would point` -out I guess that I don't believe
that the housing we are talking about here necessarily -qualifies
as low and moderate income. That would be a designation of a
unit that would sell significantly less than the lowest price
unit you are looking at here. What we have to do is recognize
in our. plan element that we are going to somehow work towards
the realization of the goal that they have established. If we
fail to do that, first of all, our plan will be thrown back at
us just as Eden Prairie's was, it won't be reviewed. Under the
law there are certain legal complications that can happen.. In
essence what it boils down to is if we don't prepare a. plan that
is approved by -.the Council, they can basically prepare a plan for
us. Obviously we - don't want that to happen. The way that they
realy get the teeth into the matter is that the Metropolitan Council
is what is known as the A95 review authority for the area as a
whole. That means that they review all. of the federal furiding,
state grant applications and so forth that any community goes for,
whether it be community development block grant money, LAWCON
money for park, aging and senior centers, you, name it, they have
got a very broad base power there. In. that review they can say
that Chanhassen has not shown progress towards meeting its housing
goals, therefore, we would recommend denial of whatever grant
or whatever is that we are going for. It is that particular point
where realy, they have the emphasis of the law."
Mike Thompson: "Within the PUD concept you can solve some of these
problems by definition."
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Mark Koegler: "Yes, there is enough flexibility within a PUD
that you can solve alot of problems."
Bob Waibel: "I would like to add to Walter Thompsonts comment
before about the MUSA Line... Chanhassen is kind of unique in
that it is probably the only community that has a legal description.
of the MUSA Line...
Dennis Baker: "I keep listening to density. If our City _plan
allows for this type of development with this types of density,
there is nothing wrong with Mr. Dunn, there is something wrong
with our City plan."
Ed'Dunna "Before I find myself in the position of that person
over at the Metro Council we have, in with New Horizon, we have
entered into agreement in which under they would have the rights
to develop the Lake Ann property. The proposal is that they
specifically would develop Phase I and that would be discussed
at the hearing on that subject. In the. case of Orin Thompson,
we are in the discussion stages with them, we are trying to make
our designs.:. compatible with their needs of market for product
and it only involved Phase I of Lake Susan West and maybe I
haven't well enough described what Phase I, that would be the
big numeral I west of 417 and would involve principally single
family dwellings. (illustrated on map). The other property
we have no commitments on. If it occured we would be either
handle on going options or seek out other builders. I just like
to keep the record straight, if you see Orin Thompson_ tomorrow
he has -not'_.signed our paper."
Don Koppen: "Don Koppen, Sunset Trail. It .is my understanding
that we will again discuss the Lake Susan Hills West after the
next meeting. Again there will be some more discussion
Chairman Horn:_ "We have the option of either extending the public
hearing, extending public comments, or extending our discussion
and recommendations. I believe that we.will obviously extend,
our recommendations tonight until some later date since we like
to hear..."
Gloria Cox: "As far as Mr. Dunn has reported tonight, everything
is kind of in a planning stages-... if there is going to be more
people moving into our area .and there will be more problems, that
we will need more police, .fire officials-, so forth, I haven'-t
heard much mentioned about whether Chanhassen will have to have
its own school because Excelsior, will they always .be able to take
an overflow -of children into their -school district? Will we have
to eventually build right here in Chanhassen for our children
because we can't take just a gross bunch of kids, and keep shipping.
them...Is there anything in the planning?..."
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Bob Waibel: "We have had several meetings with the superintendant
of schools and we are expecting some more review and research
data from him regarding the overall planning of the school district.
He may also have some comments included by the school board..."
Art Partridge: "We have here Judy Blanchard., who is the editor
of the Carver County Herald. This is your newspaper. I assume
that most of you are here because you got the mailing. The
Carver County Herald does cover all that goes on inChanhassenthe
best they can and it gives us alot better coverage than we would
get with most papers. We had somebody approach us about more
meetings, I would suggest that you subscribe to the paper if
you haven't already."
Michael Thompson moved, Art Partridge second, to extend the
public hearing until April`9, 1980. Those in favor: Art
Partridge, Michael_ Thompson. '.posed: 'Walter Thompson, Jim
Thompson, Tom Hamilton, William Johnson, Clark Horn. Motion, denied.
Walter Thompson moved, William Johnson second, to close public
hearing regarding Lake Susan West. Those in favor': Walter Thompson,
William Johnson, Jim Thompson. Opposed: Clark Horn, Tom Hamilton,
Art Partridge, Michael Thompson. Motion denied.
Tom Hamilton moved, Jim Thompson second, to close public hearing
portion and that the Planning Commission receive written comments
from the public until April 2, 1980. Motion carried.
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LAKE ANN P.U.D.
PUBLIC HEARING
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 9, 1980 7:30 P.M. _
CHANHASSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAREDO DRIVE
Present:
Chairman Clark Horn
Walter Thompson
Art Partridge
Tom Hamilton
Mike Thompson
Bill Johnson
Jim Thompson
Bob Waibel, Staff
Mark Koegler, Staff
Craig Mertz, Asst. City Attorney
Ed Dunn, Dunn & Curry
Jack Anderson, Dunn & Curry
Stelios Aslanidis, Urbanscope, Inc.
Greg Ingraham, Urbanscope, Inc.
Bruce Paterson, Dunn & Curry
Julius Smith, Dunn & Curry
Greg Frank, New Horizon Homes.
Gordon Smida
Mrs. Smida
Roxanne Gregory, 7091 Redman Lane, Chanhassen
Dale Gregory, 7091 Redman Lane, Chanhassen
Sandy Smida, 7081 Shawnee Lane, Chanhassen
Laureen Kurmichak, 7130 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
Carol Watson, 7131 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
Marcey Kurimchak, 7130 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
Al Krueger, 5733 Oliver Ave., Minneapolis
Donald Chmiel, 7100 Tecumseh Ln, Chanhassen
Robert Anderson, 7090 Tecumseh Ln, Chanhassen
Marjorie Anderson 7090 Tecumseh Ln, Chanhassen
Judy Landkammer, 6901 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
James Landkammer, 6901 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
Richard C !':?; 6991 Tecumseh Ln, Chanhassen
Ken Earhart, 6880 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
Pat Swenson, 9015 Lake Riley Blvd, Chanhassen
Dale Geving,- 7602 Huron, Chanhassen
Scott Reinertson, 6801 Utica Terrace, Chanhassen
Jim Schluck, 6800 Utica Terrace, Chanhassen
Claudette Schluck, 6800 Utica Terrace, Chanhassen
Danny Spindler, 6871 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
Ray Bocke, 7071 Shawnee Lane, Chanhassen
Gail Murphy, 8500 Great. Plains Blvd, Chanhassen
Jim Murphy, 8500 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen
Norm Grant, 8504 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen
Richard Nieland, 8510 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen
Marion Nieland, 8510 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen
Marian Paulson, 8528 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen
Walter Paulson, 8528 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen
Wayne Holtmeier, 8524 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen
Kathy Holtmeier, 8524 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen
Antoinette Bacon, 626.1 Murray Hill Rd. Chanhassen
Sue Teeter, 1155 Willow•Creek, Chanhassen t
Jane Partridge, 6280.Hummingbird Rd, Chanhassen
Ellen Chilvers, 6271 Hummingbird Rd, Chanhassen
Mr. Teeter, 1155 Willow -Creek, Chanhassen
Nigel Chilvers, 6271 Hummingbird Rd., Chanhassen
Roger & Nora Casey, 8506 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhas.seri
Dale Streimiker, 7141 Utica Lane., Chanhassen
Janet Arnold, 6850. Utica Circle, Chanhassen
Merridith. Arnold, 6'850 Utica Circle, Chanh.as.sen
Bruce Arnold, 6850 Utica Circle, Chanhassen
John Cox, 69.9.0_ Shawnee Lane, Chanhassen
Gloria Cox, 699-0 Shawnee Lane, Chanhassen
Don Gale, 840.2 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen
Edna Lawrence, 8520. Great Plains: Blvd, Chanhassen
Kris Maher, 7101 Ut.i.ca. Lane, Chanhassen
Gerry Maher, 7201 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
Maggie Youngquist, 6960 Shawnee Lane,. Chia hasseri,
Jim Way, 1116 Ut.icA Lane, Chanhassen
Steve Albrecht, 6.951 Tecumseh.Ln, Chanhassen.
Jan Lash, 6850 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
Dick. Lash., 6850 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
Rick. R.iec'e.rt, 52G Lyman Blvd. Chanhassen
Diane R%egert, 520- Lyman Blvd, Chanh.asseh
O. Frederick_, 540, Lyman Blvd, Chanhas.s.eri.
Cheryl. Frederick 540 Lyman Blvd, . Chanha,ss-en -
Russ Frederick, 540.Lyman Blvd, Chanhassen,
Delmer Hedlund, 70.90. Uii`ca. Lane., Chanhassen
Ruth. Hedlund, 7090. 'Utica Lane., Chanhasseni
Chairman Horn called the mee.tiii5 to Order at 7:30. p.m -
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
'tom Hamilton moved, Art Partridge 'seuond, to approve. the_ Marckr, 5 ,r
1980 Minute.sl. Motion carried. Three 'abstentions.
Walter Thompson moved, Tom Hamilton second, _to note. the. City -
Council Minutes of March 17,.19.80, -yMotion carried.
Walter Thompson moved, Art Partridge second, to note the_ City
Minutes -
Countil nutes of March. 24,.1980., Motion carried.
LAKE ANN PUD PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Horn explained the. procedure and purpose of the public
hearin9r.. It is noted that the Planning Commission ha.s sl_xty 'C"T
days after a, public hearing to make, recommendations,- .
Ed Dunn: "I see many faces that are. becoming familiar, I. will. giVe
a very quick. 'overview -of what this is all about _ I. would lie- to
say that in the last week. there have. been two major things., I have.
lost one year, off of my life, I had my 58th birthday yesterday- and
I. also was talking with, one of the ladies here. that expressed an
apprec.fati'on of the fact that weatleast could talk and that per_.
naps she could see -:that were among the Best of the worst. I- w:U1
describe first, and by the way, can every body_ hear me alright?
I am very anxious that everybody hear understands what the total
picture is, we have 770 acres of land in the City of Chanhassen
that is our proposal to develop residentially, we are also half
owners of the Chanhassen Lakes Business Park... At the suggestion
from a joint meeting with the City Council. and the Planning
Commission, we are processing these PUD's (Planned Development -
Planned Unit Development) in three parts. It was felt that
because of different area interests, this property ranges in. the
City from Lyman Blvd on the South to and abutting Greenwood
Shores. That is the specific subject right n.ow before us here..
That is 220 acres, and the other two PUD's are 550 acres total
broken down roughly as 350 in Lake Susan West and 200 in Lake
Susan South. There has been alot of discussion about this, and
again I realize, I am repeating this, but our total land develop-
ment involves approximately 2200 dwelling units (households)..
This can be an apartment, a townhouse, other forms of housing
like quads, double bungalow, single family detached dwellings.
I would like to say, the condominium term applies to the form
of ownership, it is very common today in higher density forms
of ownership, such as townhouses_ The quads have this type of
charadtor also. The single family detached is the form of develop-
ment such as Greenwood Shores and Lake Susan Hills_ The other
thing that we talk about is densities. The total density of a
project,is the gross land area that we own divided into the num-
ber of dwelling units. Now as I indicated, there is a total
proposed dwelling units of approximately 2200,. and I think I am
a few over rather than under, and there is 770 acres of total
gross land involved approximately. Accordingly, then, the overall
density of which we propose to develop is under 3 units per acre.
Now .i.nyterms of density, I don't want to mislead you, but in terms
of density, which is the intensity of land utilization, we are
talking about what normally is classified as single family detached
or low density range which is normally 1 - 3 dwelling units per
acre. Now that is the intensity of development that we are talking
about. Yes there are some areas that we have identified. that
potentially will take apartment buildings, there are others that
take a lower density than this. Now I am speaking of the total
overall average_ Now in the three different PUD's, you will see
there is a different intensity (overall density) because of the
nature of the terrain and the nature of the development. in view
of what the land and the location is. So they aren't. necessarily
consistent from one to the other in terms of the total overall
density. Another, point that I would like to make, there is another
figure that we have displayed (in the booklet 'You're Entitled to
Know Your Neighbor Better'). If I have 2200 dwelling. units and
770 acres of land, ray gross density is approximately 3. When you
get down to net density, the other term you see referred to, is
the intensity of development after give -ups for ?aublic roads and
public areas. That is the bulk of the land give -up. If we were to
sav, for example, that we gave up_ a third ot the land and. had
about 500 acres and had the same number of dwelling units, than
our net density rises. I think you would come up with something
like 42 overall net density. I am not trying to be site specific,
I am trying to explain what appears to be on the surface. Now
back to just we are proposing. In general I have indicated that
we have three planned developments. We shown phasing, which is the
starting dates proposed. Nothing has happend in the last six
months to accelerate those proposed dates. The trend now is
slower rather than faster. This program will extend from 8
to 10 years, which is somewhat more than 200 dwelling units per
year.. Now this is compared to other areas that have grown more
rapidly, it is not a very fast rate of growth.. It is considerably
more growth than you are accustomed to seeing in the City of
Chanhassen. The other areas of concern, oh by the way, as to
phasing. In getting down to specifics with Lake Ann, phase- I
is indicated here (.illustrated on sketch), it will be a group
of buildings located along #;17. It would. consist of primarily
quad units. The reason .for that is that under. the current market
restrictions of financing, its practically the only kind of single
family dwelling unit that can be financed today by the average
person out there working in the market. We did some quick checks,
if you look at the amount it takes to have a $60,000 mortgage
(most of these will sell around the vicinity of $8.0 thousand)
if a person paid $20,000 down and had a $50,000 mortgage•at todays
interest rates (FHA or GI form of loan, there is no conventional
available) it would take an income in that household of $30,000
per year. This is an important social issue, many of our young
today cannot afford to own their own home. They have a very
difficult time qualifying for something like this. We are talking
about housing that is affordable. Phase I will then be as I
described it. Our plans are the City's-plans,and how we come
to that is from 1972 when we first began actively planning this,
and the existing plans, we have tried to follow all of the govern--
mental developments along this line involving the planninq for
utilities and services that exist at the local level, those that
are being promilgated at the Metro Council and Gtate. Legislature -
1. I am speaking of the fact of life. The` Metropolitan =
Land:Planning Act, if it does not dictate, it certainly suggests
strongly, what kinds of things a community should be looking at
to do good planning and avoid problems. We have tried to observe
those things and we follow them, we don't lead, we cannot reinforce.
If we have a problem in a community, frequently in subsidizing
in -one form or another, that thing that is needed, we cannot help.
We do 'not dictate in any community,. or Metro Council or State
Legislature level. Our plans are based on what we found existing
and have they have been developed from that date to this. Now,
as I said, I have the map here that was of that existing sewer
Plan which by the way, most of the element of which were planned
to have been built by 1980 and most of which were realy only portion
of that Lake Ann trunk through the Industrial Park is the only
part thats been built since that time. There was the Rice Marsh
Lake branch that now has been extended to Lake Riley. We had nothing
to do with that trunk, it came about as a problem developed in the
Lake Riley area. This then is our proposed extension of existing
trunks in the area. (Illustrated on sketch). As to who is going to
pay for this and as for assessments against other properties, we
have indicated to the City that it is our intention to put these
in and to pay for them at our expense. Now there is a fact contained
here that if there are properties that aren't benefi.tted that go
beyond our own boundaries, that they will then, at the time that
owner outs to tie into and use that trunk, that we would expect
that owner to assume their fair share. Part of this is boring out
of City Assessment Policy, I am not suggesting that they literally
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abate assessments, I am not in the position to do that, it is
. the decision of the City Council, but I am suggesting that we
follow the pattern that we did on the Industrial Park sewer, we
take the liability for paying.full cost, that is an important
fact, then secondly, at the discretion of a property owner, or
the City, when that property owner wants to hook on, they will
be expected to pay their share of the costs at existing rates.
If I express any thought here that doesn't jive with City policy,
please interupt me. This then is the drainage plain (illustrated).
It is controlled drainage, generally sneaking, if you could,
accomodate it, you would do all the drainage on the surface..
That doesn't work in many spots, we will have to use pipes. There
is another factor, and that is that run-off by law, cannot
exceed naturalamountsbefore development. The Watershed Districts
have a record of decreasing run-off under development rather
than permitting it to be increased. I am talking about rate of
flow, the total flow is going to be the same. It is the rate of
flow that can be accelerated by development. We create ponding
areas, and try to reinforce those in a way then that they obsorb
or slow down the rate of run-off. All of these thinqs have to.
be approved by the City Engineer, by the Watershed District,
etc. There are many other agencies that look us over very closely.
We have done more engineering on these sites than is normal when
you come into this stage of .... technically what we are concerned
with now is land use and densities. It has been, your ordinance
makes it clear, at the perogative, we are asked to talk about
some other things_ We have attempted in a preliminary way to
. answer some of the questions like where are the streets going to
go, where and what are the lot sizes going to be. It creates
alot of confusion when it gets down to it, that a preliminary
plat is general, and the specifics and more final examinations
on utilities, drainage, and the whole engineering aspects, and
so on are looked at again. This now is a general planning thing
that we do. We ask that this plan here now is acceptable by
the City, then we come back and deal with specifics. Architectual
design, set -backs, screening and landscaping are specifics also.
Now in getting more specific about Lake Ann._ There is 216 gross
acres in Lake Ann PUD. Out of which 12.7 acres are proposed
commercial. Our logic in that is that .it is continuous to the .
existing central business district, it is not literally contained
within the HRA district, it is a natural extension of that. it
is separated by topography and also being served by' roads that it
is we think the logical. place for a neighborhood shopping, convenience
type center. There is duite a deep behind it and. some very
steep slopes to the North and the West. This is the logical place
to us where you put higher densities. Next places would tend to
work from light commercial or industrial to the higher density
residential then lower density use, down to the single family
detached dwellings. We have tried to follow that rule or general
practice here_ I proposed high density or apartment unit con-
struction would occur around these steep slopes that do face this
pond. We then get into the doubles and quads types density__..
to the same charactor of use. that is the single family detached
dwelling as now exists in Greenwood Shores. Now I don't want to
kid anybody. The size of the lots will be smaller than those
in Greenwood Shores I think there is a historical reason for that.
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I think Greenwood. Shores was originally developed as a large
lot without utilities. It has now been served with sewer and
water but that would help explain that. We propose.to put in
single family (72.3 acres) detached dwellings. There is a
proposed 170 units or houses. This gives us a net density of
2.35 units per acre. The range normally would, run from 1 up -
to 3 units per acre. lie are alittle bit on the low side of the
average size lot. Now your ordinance provides for a minimum lot..
size of 11,700 square feet under a planned development,. and I
think that in by comparison, I think your normal zoning ordinance
calls for 15,000 square foot lots, and that is what we have to
average, I think. "
Art Partridge: "Average lot size is all the lots, exclusive of
road right-of-way, divided by.the number of units that 1s. proposed."
Ed Dunn: "The ordinance does not say whether.a lot that is 15,000
feet is 100'x 1501. We will discuss all. this further at our meeting
on Saturday, everybody and anybody is welcome. I will be there at
8:30. Back to Lake Ann. The green area here (illustrated) through
your Park Committee, there is a plan that they are trying to pursue.._
The Park Committee has requested that we provide an. amount of park of
19. some acres as an extension of existing Lake Ann Park. it
accomodates ball diamonds and tennis courts.- We have agreed to make
available in public holding the lakeshore of Lake Ann. to the
extent of approximately 80 feet along the lake. This is a long
standing objective of the City to have public areas around the.
lakes. We feel that is appropriate. There are approximately 22
duplexes, 42 units, and 82. quads, and an apartment building area
is 25 acres and would accomodate 250 acres (10 units per acre)
and that is a low apartment building kind of density.. These are
not high-rise apartment buildings. The last phase of this develop-
ment will not be started, by earliest projection, before 1983_
It is this area in here, it is a steep bank area, next to Highway
05 and next to the commercial, and between that and the quad units
and it would accomodate 250 units total on 25 acres.._ design of
these buildings will be discussed at more specific Planning.
I think then I have pretty well covered the grounds of what this
project consists of. At the Chairman's pleasure___ Excuse me..
This is a better display of the kind of development you are looking
at (.illustration). This is a schematic d.rawi,nq{ Terrain is being
respected in these plans.. The roads are curvilinear to some degree,
we feel this is more pleasant, along with fitting the terrain..
Any other questions? Thank you."
Chairman Horn: "At this point we will entertain public comments_
I would like each of _you to come up to the microphone., state you.-.
name and address so we may have it as a matter of public record.
I would like to ask that when a certain issue has been addressed
you try to address a different issue so we may have as much covered
as we can."
Carol- Watson-. "My name is Carol Watson, I live at 7131 Utica Lane.
..the over all density of Lake Ann is 4.5 units, 79% multi -ale
dwellings and I hardly think we need a commercial district�3/4 of
a mile from the central business district in the middle of Chanhassen.
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Carol Watson further on the Interested Greenwood Shores report
(Attachment # 1) .
Ray Bocke: "My name is Ray Bocke, I live at 7071 Shawnee Lane.
What I am saying is that living in a place is one thing, thinking
that you can understand how the people feel is another thing.
I don't think that unless you have been in that situation can you
honestly say that... We are just trying to get a feeling of how
you feel because none of.you are in the same situation we we in..
W6 would like to know, we have no way to judge."
Clark Horn: "I think that some of the members on here are in
areas that have been in similar situations Some of us live in
the older parts of town and even in the older parts of town there
are these types of situations. Although we cannot relate to this
particular one; we can relate to the other development that we
have experienced."
Al Krueger: "My name is Al Krueger.' I just participated not too
long ago in the republican caucus out here and. you as City repre-
sentatives, you, in setting aside all your other input outside
of your personal views, in using your personal feelings you owe
us the right to tell us what you feel. It happens with the republicans
and democrats conventions, we have the right to ask you questions
as our City officials. The other thing I just want to tell you is
that in Bloomington there were pheasant, deer, horses, there were rio
regulations controlling that. Bloomington is in line for dog
leashes now, for cat leashes, you cannot have a horse any longer,
you don't see a pheasant any longer. The four plexes that are
presently being developed in West Bloomington have scared all the
deer completely out of that area. There are four plexes and
duplexes that are going into Eden Prairie that are directly west
of Bloomington. The deer are getting scared further away from that.
Where are they going to_go next? They are going to be on the
endangered list someday too, especially in our living environment."
Art Partridge: "You are here to express how you feel_ It is very
evident how you feel. We are asking you for specific comments.
Our nosition at this point is only as receptors."
Kathy Holtmeier: "I am Kathy Holtmeier, Great Plains Blvd_ I think
it would be premature and irresponsible .for us to ask them how they
feel at this point. They have said themselves, they do not have all
the evidence. They cannot make a good judgement on this development
at this time."
Art Partridge: "In all fairness to the community and the neighbor --
hoods, and to Mr. Dunn, I have to assume that most of you are here -
because you are unhappy, against it. V7e had one lady that was kind
enough to step forward and say she was happy with it. We take
everything into consideration."
Bob Anderson: "My name is Bob Anderson, 7090 Tecumseh Lane. -
I'd like to address... I heard comments before that the Environmental
Impact Statement or whatever it may be, will be prepared by the
developer. To me that is the wrong place. I would expect that the
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environmental statement would be prepared independepttly. I would
expect.also that it would be reviewed by the committee.. I think
we have a track record. Before we were discussingthat the ...
stations in Greenwood Shores periodically goes through that, we
do have a problem. Thats a track record. Ive also have a problem
that in heavy rains the water will run down the roads and right
into Lake Ann.. We heard before that the concern is the -rate of
run-off, I would like to submit that we should be concerned about
the quality of the run-off. That is the run --off from. lawns that
have fertilizer on them, this runs off into the lake_ What provisions
are being made to take care of that? How much examination has been
done on the aging of Lake Lucy? Do you have reports from the. DNR
that the lake is aging faster than its chronological age? 11hat is
being done to protect Lake Ann from that type of impact? I would
submit that even though its not common that full. environmental
impact statement .has been done .for this type of community in the
past. There is no reason to say it cannot be done. And maybe it
is time that we do do it, maybe its time that we protect our
community."
Art Partridge: "...I know that in the original site plan which
was given to us before we scheduled a public hearing the area .
that is left of the road that is in your Phase I is now duplexes
with.a significant portion of it as single family.. I guess what
I am having trouble doing is collating what the various number
of units are going to be in the actual proposal, understanding
that this whole thing is flexible until we get as far as a final
plat."
Ed Dunn:. "I'm not able specifically to answer your question
because, I would appreciate it if I could take that to my planner
and have him answer it."
Art Partridge: "For general purposes then I can assume that the
information isn't the same information that is in the book."
Ed Dunn: "There is a gradation or change that can occur from
previous happening up to this point. I would like to say that
we have come down on the numbers distributed in Know Your Neighbor
and as not to sav we think there is something sacred about that
number but at the present time it does represent our best guess
as to what it is comprised of. I have said we are working here
with a degree of accuracy that needs more focus as we come to more
specific parts of this development. This will be circulated again
when we get to that."
Art Partridge: "As it was originally proposed to us, Phase I of
this development, which is entirely along Highway 417, consisted
of a number of quads and a number of duplexes and 6 single family
dwellings. All the singles are currently eliminated from your
Phase I proposal. Is this correct? Basically all we are doing
is starting this from the highway with multiple units of one sort
or. another."
Ed Dunn: "The, in terms of total context of the plan, the. multiples
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appear to belong where they are, however, it is correct that it
is proposed that Phase I would be as shown on here, which consists
of quads and duplexes, duplexes being a gradation oaf use towards
single.family."
Art Partridge: I would like to rephrase Ellen Chilvers c{uestion
which is how does she get to the park, she lives in my neighborhood.
and we don't live anywhere near this, we live in the northern end
of the community.- I am looking at the road which weaves into the park..
What are the/road accesses to.the Lake Ann. Park as it is proposed
to.be changed?"
Ed Dunn: "Well the road access to Lake Ann Park is existing off
of Highway #5. The schematics that we did, and this is, by no
means cast in stone, but it is more blownup here on this draft.
It shows that it comes into common access off of Highway #5 and
conies off of that, now thats what the Park. Committee, it is up to
them. It is a schematic, we have offered this to them as -a. suggestion
of what they might do. I am sure that by no means that that decision
has been made. In general the access to that will be through the
existing Lake Ann Park. There is nothing though. as long as you have
a public road and a public park, such as Greenwood. Shores has both,
that would prevent anybody from entering. and coming through. Subject
to this it is certainly for the City to impose what kind of parking
regulations and that kind of thing, and control that.. It is not
my perogative to that, it is the City's."
Art Partridge: "What I am driving at I guess is a wrong channel
of thinking. Walter, did you have a comment on County access off
of Highway #5?"
Walter Thompson: "Not in regards to this. My question was on
the Industrial Park."
Unidentified: "Up. on the sewer and water map, I take it. on some
of these areas there is sewer and water trunks up to a. certain...."
Ed Dunn:. "The sewer trunk now exists as I indicated as shown here
in the orange and comes to this point in. the first Phase of the
Industrial Park...South of Highway #5 at this point. It would be
necessary in order to do this that it come out this way and go
across the road (.illustrated). This is the proposed water, again
this is schematic, its not final, I call it a -pre-engineered drawing,
its interesting that this was done sometime before the feasibility
study was completed by the City Engineer. What the feasibility study
would indicate is this hook-up can't work now with the exact con-
figuration as shown here but..."
Mike Thompson: "How would that be financed?"
Ed Dunn: "Financed primarily by us, and of course it becomes part
of the total improvement which is returned out of sale of the
lots, the land, improved land.
Mike Thompson: "So the City wouldn't have to sell any bonds for
that."
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Ed Dunn: "No, its not my intention to ask for public financing
for these improvements."
Art Partridge: "Could I go a step further on that, its just to
clarify in my mind is what the proposal is in regards to sewerang
and watering where you're only attemping an initial, very small.
development in terms of construction. How much of the sewer and
water go in before Phase I starts?"
Ed Dunn: "The answer is that at this, point for this purpose we.
have to put in the necessary hook-ups that make it functional.
Now, elementaly that will be at the discretion of the. City Engineer.
and the Council will of course, the Engineer works for them.
They will decide that as to whats functional, I think what I said
is that they don't necessarily insist that you go and extend these
pipes, they are very expensive.
Unidentified: "What do you imagine what would be a ballpark in
the cost of sewer and water. Do you have any idea?"
Ed Dunn: "I am sorry, I have no idea. We have standards that we
are aware of that were applied to other areas; so I could. tell
you that in general it costs about $100 a front foot on a lot today
to provide services, street, curb and that includes sewer and. water."
Unidentified: "Now you go out, borrow the money andput these
improvattents in and the land is sold, and you get paid back.
Whats it got to be, a couple, three four million .-dollars?"
Ed Dunn: "I would think that atleast."
Mike Thompson: "How do you feel about the fact that these people
are opposed to density? Do you see any alternatives to this as
far as your concerned?"
Ed Dunn: "I think that concern about density to some considerable
degree is in the mind of the beholder. The expression that I
hear is that we want low densities, I hear that very loud and clear.
My reaction is that based on an overall concept this is low density.
Then I hear another statement that says, we want an R2 density.'
now thats a more specific thing, and I feel that with good design
that its entirely possible that you can get a more desirable
development with densities other than R2 or other than R3, if
you please, when we go into the townhouse mode, at RG that that
doesn't realy define anythinq except an overall concept of land.
use. The quality of that development is a function of the ascetics,
the handling of the ._. its cost, which means of course, if you
don't sell it, so you have to be cost affective, you have to be
terrain affective, and ascetically affective to make this work.
I think that it is entirely possible that if you study this you
will find that there are areas that look beatiful and you might,
if you went back and checked, that the density of R4 as compared
to another one that doesn't look so good_._ "
Unidentified: "...alat of people, atleast I do, people that live
by Greenwood Shores, as they drive in an #17 they look over and see
a development by New Horizons and it is some stages of development
and its alittle hard to tell what its going to look like and
certainly now it does not look very appealing to men: These
quadrominiums are you know a lay out, that you state, and other
developers state, that thats the only way to finance today.
On the other hand, we can't say that finanaci.ng _.."
Clark Horn: "Whatwould be the feelings be if this were this
type of density with single :family housing?"
Unidentified: "I :,could be opposed to that. I like the..."
Unidentified: "How can you say that it would be this type of
density when it is only possible with multiple dwellings?
What kind of lot sizes then would there be?"
Carol Watson: "I am probably. -..a residential single family lot
11,700. Ok. Then you go down to a duplex, 15,000 square feet.
To me it looks like they are putting a second unit on 3300 square.
feet." Then you put 18,000 square feet per quad home, you're
taking 6300 square feet and putting... who houses on that, so
you •are not talking about the same density. You have a 18,000
square -foot lot and you're taking your 18,000 square foot lot
and put four houses on it. I am probably xiiave about all these
figures, but thats the way it looks_"
Art Partridge: "In response to that, in accordance with Ordinance
47 which you would like to -have revised, that is not the subject
tonight. Single family lot sizes is 15,000 square feet. These
are not rules that we made up, these are rules that we have to
live by until they are amended or whatever. 3 - 12 units can go
on 18,000square feet. 12 units or greater on.30,000 square feet.
That is what is in our ordinance."
There was a comment made from a woman who approved of the project..
This portion, along with others, was not clear on the tape.
Unidentified: "Mr. Chairman, I have two comments,, one Mr. Meyer
made a few minutes ago, he mentioned that Mr_ Dunn's proposal was
5% of the land in Chanhassen, but I think I should. call it to your
attention that Chanhassen is divided by the MUSA lane, so you have
an area within a developable area and you have a rural service area
which cannot be developed. I think that the proposal is a heck
of a lot higher than 5% of the land, it is probably 30-406 of the
developable land within the MUSA line. So you are talking about
a tremendously big chunk of land that is developable within the
next 1.0 years."
Unidentified: "Nobody is opposed to anybody living on a 10,000
square foot lot if that is what you desire or whatever. But it
reminds me of another member of the planning commission who I have
been up here and discussed these same sort of things with many times
and he always said `I live on a 10,000 square foot lot, and if its
good enough for me, it's good enough for anybody'. Well he retired
from the planning commission here recently, and this is a fact,. and
I bumped into him one evening in.the Riveria, and I said, you know I
have always wondered about what we always -exchanged, and he said
well you know I have 20 acres in northern Minnesota,) went. up
there every weekend. Well the point is, he was happy to live on
his 10,000 square foot lot here in Chanhassen, but 11e was .going
up north every weekend. The people on Mr. Dunn's property are
not going to be able to do that, they may not be able to afford.
it.
Unidentified: "Mr. Dunn, you commented that. you are half owner
in this development of the 3 PUD's. Can you tell us who the
other half owner is?"
Mr. Dunn: "For the record, I am a partner with Jim Curry, and
there is three other gentlemen, Rod Hardey, Bruce Nimmer and
John Hankenson. They are also principles in our firm and part
owners. We own specifically Lake Ann, a limited partnership that
is owned 75% by Dunn & Curry and 25% by two other investors.."
"Who are they?"
Ed Dunn: "I guess there is realy no reason to be mysterious,
but I am not sure it is relevant. Roger Schroeder and Carl
Luxen."
Art Partridge: "If it was all on 15,000 square foot single family
lots, you could still get 438 of them."
Ed Dunn: "These gentlemen are limited partners and it is a. legal
01 fact that in. the -limited-partnershipi-'-we- are managing general
.'Z. partner, and as such we control the asset and manage it for the
benefit of the investors. The investors do not, and cannot not,
participate in the management."
Ellen Chilvers: "Mr. Dunn, this is only on Lake Sinn isn't it?
Don't you have contracts for deeds with two other gentlemen
on the Lake Susan one?"
Ed Dunn: "Yes, as a matter of fact I was alittle bit hurt to
see that one of the signatures on the petition was one of the
.gentlemen that we have bought... Lake Susan is a general partnership
that consists of 52% ownership by Dunn & Curry and the other
percentages is owned by five other investors. Now as to the
contracts, again I think that is not _your main discussion. I have
pointed out our obligations in the community, including payment of
all assessments due from us, all contract payments to from us,
principal, and interest, all real estate taxes due us."
Ellen Chilvers: "I do have just one more question. Do you have
any ...'do you own any other land in Chanhassen that you might
be developing besides these three?"
Ed Dunn: "I would say that my general answer would be that we
intense interest in all of Chanhassen. I wish I could reassure
you so that.you could appreciate that we can't build something
which people do not appreciate and therefore don't buy. We have
every motivation to do the best job we can. If I could I would
extend my interest in the area and I might - say that unless I am
prevented by doing so by economics, I would be inclined to do so,
Bill Johnson: "Mr. Dunn, could you expand alittle bit on your
timing? 0
Ed Dunn: "I have indicated publically that we have entered into
an agreement with New Horizon Homes to be the developer of this
project, whether they will or won't is their option.. They haven't
bought it, they have option. The reason that the area identified
at this point in time for development of quads is simply that due
to the current situation of financing. It is such a unit that
can be financed in the market by those people with combined incomes
of $30,000 per year or more. It is very difficult at this point in
time to finance other forms of development. I cannot give you
judgement as to whether its right or wrong, but I think that it
is wrong thata person cannot finance any kind of building that
they want to build in. Ede have seen it that way in the past,
but this is the present, and under the present conditions_ Because.
that happens.to be the present, this planned development does
guarantee to you that you can know even though thats the case that
by using this system we are talking about assures you that you
know-whats going to happen in these other areas_ Unlike a simple
planning process which would come in and say we want to do this
today and we will see about the rest later. One of the reasons
that your planned development process has been brought into your
ordinances is to make that kind of commitment and but limitations
on what the builder can do. We get away from this see you later
about the zest sort of thing."
Carol Watson: "Phase III of this project is apartment buildings
and by the time we get to Phase III what is to prevent that from
becoming low income housing? By that.time the Metropolitan
Council will certainly be asking the City of Chanhassen to provide atlea
285 units of low income housing. What is to prevent Phase III,
would we have to count on Chapparel, or others hoping that it doesn't
come in and thereby lowering the values of the other property?"
Discussion on low income housing.
Art Partridge: "Since I asked the question before on the Lake.
Susan area, there is no plan within this program for the Lake Ann
PUD... Metropolitan Council requirements?" .
Ed Dunn: "We have no plans at this time for that area. We do not
control what the laws and the policies of the Metro Council and the
State Legislature and the City impose. I say, impose, that it is at
their discretion what they find desirab,e to provide. We do not
control that, we have no plans to disregard that."
Mark Koegler: "Under the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, Chanhassen,
as well as every other municipality in the Petropolitan Area, is
responsible, under the law, to provide lox and moderate income
housing. Not only share of what the existing need is for the City,
but our share of the Metropolitan Area needs. The goal -has been
identified for our community as 280 units over the next 10 year
period. In our Comprehensive Plan we are to address how we might
reasonably go about meeting that goal. They further refine that.
goal... We have not yet plugged into any specific site_ Thats
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something that will be authority of these gentlemen as well as
City Council as to where that type of housing would go and exactly
what form it would take, whether it would apartments' double family
subsidized units or whatever. what we have to do in the planning
is identify programs reasonably use by the City*of accomplish
this goal and again if we fail to do that, if we fail to make some
kind of progress in this area, the only impact that comes back on
to us..."
Art Partridge: "I asked this question mainly so that you would
be aware that there is requirements,not necessarily here, but
perhaps somewhere. [chat you are saying is don't build it next
to us."
Carol Watson: I just think that when Mr. Dunn talks about
the value of the homes at the last public hearing, he was talking
about homes in the $75- 100 thousand some dollars. People do not
locate those homes next to low and moderate income double and
subsidized housinq We have to be concerned what is going to
happen to that even -though it may not. happen until the next ten
years, but I plan on still.being here."
Ed Dunn: "One of your best guarantees that this does not happen
next to your home is this kind of a plan. That is the flip side
of that argument. It atleast puts it that it is not perceived
that this is the logical area that should accomodate that kind
of construction and not adjacent to single family."
Unidentified: "I am beginning to get alittle confused here.
Are we talking about a specific plan, or are we talking about
concepts, about campaign promises, or are we talking about the
specific plan as layed out? Is that what you we considering?"
Clark Horn: "We are talking about the overall concept that is
layed out."
Unidentified: "Did I hear that correctly that the number 2 area
could be changed in its density?"
Clark Horn: "At this point anything could be changed.."
Unidentified: "How will we know when you are going to make -your
decision?"
Clark Horn: "The Minutes are all public."
Ellen Chilvers: "Isn't it true to that we could dosomething
about changing the ordinance?"
Craig Mertz: "Zoning amendments can be initiated either by the
Planning Commission or by the City Council- The Planning Commission
if they wish to initiate a zoning amendment would call. a public
hearing on a specific proposal. and at the conclusion of the public
hearing would vote to recommend a particular change to the City
Council, at which point the City Council would vote on the amendment
and it received 4 out of 5 yes votes', the amendment would become
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part of the city ordinance on zoning."
Ellen Chilvers: "How would we go about asking for the Planning
Commission to do that?" t
Craig Mertz: "if you have a specific proposal, I would suggest
that you put it into petition form and submit it to the Planning
Commission. You have no method however, of forcing them to
entertain a particular amendment. If the people on the Commission -
feel as a whole that it lacks merit and they don't wish to call
a public hearing you have no recourse."
Art Partridge: "One of the other things that people are concerned.
about is the traffic on 74M . We have Jack Anderson here on that."
Jack Anderson: "I have some information on. that in my file and I
don't want to be facetious but the person who talked about
#17 in the same sentence talked about the high. -speed of- the traffic
and the high volume in traffic engineering those two don't go
together. When traffic goes up; the speed goes down. The volume
actually, at my recollection, was around 3500 cars now on n17
per day. That, in my estimation, is riot very high and the impact
that we are putting on it would increase it maybe a thousand
or something like that. It was very modest increase and it was
still well below the capacity of the road. ror instance, look
at Highway 05 which is also a 2 land road, the volume is around
11,000 so thats the rough idea. It was also mentioned that there
would be a problem with the bike pass and the high speed traffic
if they put it right adjacent to the roadway.. I am not sure
what the trade off is, but as the volume goes up the speed would
go down and it would become safer for the bikes from that point,
but the increase in exposure to traffic might turn it the other
way. I am not sure how that would work out. Highway D5 does
handle peak hour traffic... My prediction is based on the 1--letro--
politan projections..."
Unidentified: "We cannot provide enough jobs for people in this
community, they are going to have to travel these roads to go
elsewhere."
Jack Anderson addressed the subject of estimated traffic flows,
his words were unclear on the tape.
Unidentified: "You mentioned that your figures were based on the
Metropolitan Council's projections for Chanhassen- As far as it
is my understanding, the Metropolitan Council's projection for
Chanhassen is considerably less for 1990 than Mr. Dunn's proposed
development would bring in. Is that correct?"
Jack Anderson: "That is correct."
Unidentified: "Then in actuality, your figures would even show more
density on the roads if we use Mr. Dunn's population_"
Jack Anderson: "I .think it would be wise to explain exactly what
I did, not in very great detail. The Metropolitan Council's traffic
projections for Highway 05 are being... from 494 all the way out
past Chanhassen all the way to Jonathan. Based on -this corridor
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increase of traffic they figure 3.6% per year. Where that happens
within the corridor they have no control over, they don't know
where its going to happen. What I did was take this 3.6 and we
will say that Chanhassen developed the project by Ylnn & Curry is
over above that. I added it on top..."
Ed Dunn: "I am not the traffic expert, but it is my obligation
that we touch on this. We did touch on this just a bit the other
day in the meeting with the Lake Susan Homeowners. I think probably
that we represent an alie to the community in the area of assisting
in traffic movement management control.. From this point forward
it is significant that things happen when there is a need in a
community. Co. Rd. #17 for example is response to the Carver County
perceived need to accomodate growth in the area. other: roads
happen this way. Other needs, when the problem is serious, become
solveable partly because you have increased needs by greater
population. Some of those things, we. have a public bus system
now that I think shows an average ridership of. 3 people per trip.
By some form of subsidy, or whatever is necessary, it is probable
that Chanhassen will need an improvement in this area.
There is another factor, and that is I don't believe any of us'
when it comes to projection that these numbers that Jack referred
that have been... by the Metro -Council reflect current fuel__'!
Clark Horn: "Any other comments? If not I would entertain comments
or recommendations from the Planning Commission on -the status of
the public hearing."
Tom Hamilton moved that the public hearing be closed at this time
and that public written documents and input be submitted to the
Planning Commission until May 9th.at which time no further documentation
will be received.. Art Partridge second. 2 opposed, 5 yes.. Motion
carried.
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• LA j A ITY PIT) ].`lJii! :iC ,It ��I�I.ti ; - A1'RIL 9, 1980
Intc:i c:.;t-.r,c? homeowners of 0ic, Gj-cen:,00d Shores azea he eby request that the
Charihasson Planning Conmissi.on and the City Caucil reject the
de':Velt�J)f;�c�l)t:S for tho Lake, Alin anci Lail. -e- Stir=an areas as presented by Bunn &
(',,rrY i-tic also rec;uc!:=t ti-iar. the subaui t_ted by Dunn &. Curry be
.ai_ted to single family ho-i;cs� with a maximun. of 2 units poi --acre.
We feel the developer's proposed plans for sctch a massive high density
situation cannot in ;;.ny t;aj' benefit the Chanhassen area, but can only result
in scrLOUS problems re-ardin schools, traffic control, police and fire
protection, an over bc.irdened tax structure for existing, residents, a higher
crime rate, and other serious social problems.
Although Dunn &_Curry have advised their developments are within present
village ordinances, a review of Zoning Ordinance #47 does present some
questions which we feel should be clarified.
Ordinance 447, Section I, under "Purposes and Intent" states as follows:.
"This ordinance is enacted for the purpose of promoting the health,
safety, order, convenience and general welfare of the residents
of the Village by regulating the use of the land, the location
and trse of buildings and th^ arrangem nts thereof on lots by
controlling the density of population and by avoiding environmental.
pollution".
We feel the density of these projects will have a serious adverse impact
on the water quality of the lakes and the natural habitats of the areas,
and will damage or destroy many natural wooded areas.
_hough `erection 14 of this ordinance states. its objective is "to
provide the mearis for greater flexibility in environmental design",
it also states this mast be achieved "u-ithout compronrisi pg the health,
safety, order, convenience and general welfare of the Village and its
residents". It also states "the proposed uses will not be.detrimental
to present and future land uses in the surrounding area".
I. As stated in the petition presented at the Public Hearing on
March 26th, the areas in question are natural habitats for many
forms of wildlife such as wild geese, heron, ducks, pilia -ed
woodpeckers, raccoon and deer. In additicr_, pheasants are very
abundant in the Lake Ann PUD area.
2. The Greenwood Shores Park was or-iginally designated for
neighborhood use only. Since the existence of Lake Ann
Park, we have experienced an increasing nu; ,ber of social
problems with our beach including drug parties, noa_sy beer
parties, pot smokers, skinny dippirig, religious. cult ceremonies,
and even more serious abluses by irresponsible -individuals from
other_ areas. The high density of the proposed developments will
undoubtedly increase these problems to insurmountable proportions.
Traffic can become an even rrore serious problem for Greenwood
Shores residents as more cars enter our area to take advantage
of the seclusion available at the Greenwood Shows Part: but
not available at Lake Ann Park.
}y hereby request th;;lt serious consideration be given to additional park
and beach areas in the proposed Lal.e Ann PUD area when it is developed,
to accommodate residents betweeri thc- Lake Ann. Park and the Grceriwood Shores
Park .
Attachment 41, Page 1
Or_dir'iance #47, Section #14 so speci.fie.s -that a planned development must not
"create an excessive bur_de- n parks, schools, strCet- and other public
facilitics and utilities which are proposed to serve L-6 development".
Traffic problems for Hwy. �'5 and #101 from tlhesc proposed
developments were detailed in the petition submitted. at�the
Public Hearing on larch 26th. Also to be considered are the
additional traffic loads from the proposed Lake Ann development
and the already existing Chaparral area. ffi y.#7 is the only other
main artery highway into Minneapolis from these two areas. Extensive
work was recently completed on l-lwy. Y77 and already carries a substantival
amount of traffic from Lake Minnetonka and surrounding communities.
Hwy. #17, or Powers Blvd., which will serve both. Chaparral and. the
proposed. Lake Ann development, was upgraded several years ago and
is frequently used as a speedway by irresponsible motorists. The
proposed plan for bicycle paths along Hwy. #17 to the bike paths
leading to Lake Ann Park presents a very serious safety hazard for
bike riders, joggers, and children of these areas and should again
be reviewed and revised.
As no upgrading plans are apparently contemplated for any of the
highways involved, serious commuter problems can result for everyone
west of the Twin Cities area. The developer's contention that car
pools and staggered work hours will solve these problems is not at
all feasible. EmploNers.in the Twin Cities area do not intend to
adjust their working schedules merely to accommodate residents
west of the Twin Cities.
2. Maintenance problems for all of these new residential streets
and auxiliary approach lanes proposed by the developer, as uell
as additional park maintenance, will present insurmountable problems
for our present Maintenance Department of 15 men.- There should be.
no question that manpower requirements will have to be increased
substantially to serve all of these areas together with additional
trucks, snowplows, and other equipment. Eden Prairie employs 90-100
men for their 17,000 population.
3. As evidenced in Eden Prairie, it is possible to retain the volunteer
Fire Department structure with this projected population increase.
However, our present volunteers totaling about 30 men would. have to
be increased considerably, and additional trucks and other fire fighting
equipment provided. Eden Prairie has 45-50 men stationed at three Fire
Stations. Chanhassen will have a total of two stations upon completion,
of the new `iinnewashta station recently -approved by referendum.
4. Law enforcement problems will also require prime attention. Chanhassen
does not have its own police force, but is serviced by the Carver County
Sheriff's Office. A full time Police Department. will have to be formed -
and furnished with the necessary equipment and squad cars. Eden Prairie';
Police Department consists of 20 sworn officers,. 2 clerks, and 2 non.- siwori
officers, plus the necessary equipment and squad cars.
All of these necessary additions to our community will. require much additional
tax revenue. A full tax structure will not be levied against any of this new
construction until it is fully compl tcd. Full completion is usually postponed
itil the property is sold, strictly because of the favorable tax structure.
It is, therefore, reasonable to assume that the additional tax revenue required.
will become the major responsibility of residents now living in the community.
Attachment- #1, Page 3
We ftirthc,r request that an Environmental Assc,sF;rnf:nt Workshect be completed and
thor-out;rily reviewed by the,.:'larini_ng Commission, City Council members, and an
authoricaLi_ve source other can the developer or his and that no
further action or decision for approval be made until the study is completed_
and .the full impact of this high density situation on the Chanhassen area can
determined .
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Mr. Dunn has publicly stated that a development of single family homes at a
density ratio of two units per acre is not feasible. We believe if: more
consideration and attention is given to the environmental impact of such a
high -density situation on the Chanhassen area, the developer will discover
that such a development is not only feasible,. but advisable. A recent inquiry -
to Eden Prairie revealed that not only would 2 units per acre be feasible, but
is the density ratio for that village. PIED plans are constantly being submitted
at this ratio. In fact, the density factor at their Timber Creek project is
1.8 per acre.
At the Public Hearing on March. 26th, a statement was made that a recent
development plan submitted to the Metro Council by Eden Prairie was returned
to them unapproved, presumably because of a problem involving the limited
density factor. It has since been determined that the problem actually
involved the lack of information regarding general subjects, including the
location of the gravel pits.
Dunn & Curry's proposed plan for such a high percentage of multiple dwellings
cannot, in any way, be beneficial to our community. Many occupants of these
units will not be _here on a permanent basis, and will not be interested in
contributing to either the welfare or beauty of the area..
Quad housing is quite ne�;T in this part of the country. Purchasers regard it
F- a splendid opportunity to own property and build up equity, as well as gain
k e potential tax relief. What they do not realize are the many problems that
could develop in the future in spite of the assurance of maintenance contracts.
Some areas with multiple units are rapidly discovering that maintenance fees
for these contracts have a tendency to increase each year until the sum reaches
pzoportions-wher_e most owners feel they can no longer afford such luxury. They
then can vote to withdraw from the maintenance program creating additional
problems for themselves as well as their community.
Many purchasers of these units regard them as a temporary measure.only, and
merely another step toward owning their ovn single family home. They feel it
is their only alternative at this time because of our present depressed economy
and the -high -prices of single family dwellings, with improvements in the
economy, families will once again be searching for single-family homes and. all
Chanhassen will have to offer these potential residents, is the same high-densit.
situation from which they are trying to escape.
According to the developer's information resume, sanitation facilities for 52
units from the new development will connect up to the Greenwood Shores lift
station. It is highly unlikely that this would be practical as past power
failures affecting this lift station have resulted in raw sewage backup into
the basements of homes in the low-lying Lake Lucy area. This is not only an
extremely serious health hazard for these residents, but also appears to be
detrimental to Ordinance #'47, Sec. 14, which states that any planned development
must not have "an adverse impact on the reasonable enjoyment of neighboring
property". Raw sewage in one s basement from an inoperative lift station is
finitely an "adverse impact The construction and ultimate connection of
these additional 52 units to the Greenwood Shores lift station also appears to -
be in opposition to Section 14 which specifies that the plarincd development must
be of "sufficient size, composition, and arrangement that its construction and
operation is feasible as a compicte urti t without dependence upon any other unit"
Attachment fl, Page 2
It is our •&pinion that thcce�oinme-rci_al area as propos(;a by the developer_ for the
Lake AnnrPL'D cannot in any gay benefit the quality o:' lralue of the surrounding.
properties, but will obviously attract additional conii,-ercial construction,. some
of which may well fall within the category of fast-food establishments, a hi_ghl,
-idesirable element for any residential neighborhood. As the downtown business
_strict is within a quarter mile of the proposed site, we can see no advantage
for residents of the proposed Lake Ann development or to the businessmen and
merchants of the downtown. area. lVe, therefore, request that this area be rezone(
to single family residences at the previously quoted density ratio of two units
per acre.
In addition, we feel that careful consideration should be given to the future
placement of the inevitable log,. -income subsidized housing and the adverse impacl
this type of housing; will have on adjoining properties..
As the Dunn & Curry plans for the Lake Ann and Susan areas appear_ so detrimen.ta.
to Chanhassen's present ordinances regarding the environment, density, safety
factors, health, convenience and general welfare of present residents, it is
difficult to understand how these plans, as presented, even reached a Public
Hearing. The original plan apparently materialized about 3 years ago. Many
preliminary procedures had to be fulfilled by the developer before it reached
the Public Hearing stage. We' feel all of the factors presented in the petition
submitted March 26th and in this presentation deserved much more careful.
consideration, study, and review by those individuals responsible for the welfa7
of our community.
We hereby request that Zoning Ordinance #47 adopted February 8, 1972 be
immediately revised or a new ordinance drafted and acted upon immediately
limiting the density ratio of future developments in the Chanhassen area.
Ordinance #47 is now obsolete in that it does not specifically -state limits
)r any type of density saturation.. As multiple dwellings are extremely
profitable, they will undoubtedly be incorporated more and more frequently
into the future plans of developers. We feel that until Ordinance v47 is
either revised or a new ordinance drafted and passed, a building moratorium
should be imposes immediately to control this situation for the protection
of all present and future homeowners and to preserve and protect our present
and future environment..
We again. request that the Chanhassen Planning Commission and the Chanhassen
City Council give intensive study, review, and consideration to all points
and questions presented at the Public Hearings for the proposed development
of the Lake Ann and Susan areas. We further request. that the proposed
developments as presented by Dunn & Curry be rejected.
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PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR SESSION
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
V.
The Planning Commission held its meeting at the Chanhassen.
Elementary School, Laredo Drive, Chanhassen., Minnesota on
April 23, 1980.
Present were:
Mike Thompson
Jim Thompson
Art Partridge
Walter Thompson
Clark Horn
Tom Hamilton
William Johnson
Craig Mertz
Bob Waibel
Also present were:
Janet Lask
Laureen Kurimchak
Marcy Kurimchak
Carol Watson
Jim Murphy
Gene Quinn
Therese Quinn
Gail Murphy
Diane Riegert
Karen Blosberg
D. Blosberg
Fat Swenson
Mark Koegler
Bruce Arnold
Walter Hobbs
Don Slathar
Wayne Holtmeier
Kathy Holtmeier
Walter E. Paulson
Marion Paulson
Betty Clark
Terril C. Clark
Richard M. Nieland
R. C. Potz
Janis L.
R.W. Armstrong
Greenwood Shores
7130 Utica Lane
7130 Utica Lane
7131 Utica Lane
8500 Great Plains Boulevard
532 Lyman
532 Lyman
8500 Great Plains Boulevard
520 Lyman
530 Lyman
530 Lyman
9015 Lake Rilay Boulevard
Staff
6850 Utica Circle
6671 Powers Boulevard
8506 Great Plains Boulevard
8524 Great Plains Boulevard
8524 Great Plains Boulevard
8528 Great Plains Boulevard
8528 Great. Plains Boulevard
8522 Great Plains Boulevard
8522 Great Plains Boulevard
8510 Great Plains Boulevard
6991 Tecumseh Lane
6901 Utica Lane
8400 Great Plains Boulevard
Don Gale
Dan Herbst
Gloria Cox
John Cox
Chas'. Tester
Ellen Chilvers
Jim Woletski -
Greg Ingraham
Rodd Hardy
Stelio Aslanidis
Julius C. Smith
Brue.e A. Paterson
8402 Great Plains Boulevard
3890 Lone Cedar
6990 Shawnee Lane
6990 Shawnee Lane.
1155 Willow Creek
6271 Hummingbird Road
7334 Frontier Trail
2614 Nicollet-Mpls_ Urbanscopef Inc.
Chaska - Dunn and Curry
Urbanscope
Atty, Dunn and Curry
Consult. Engr. for Dunn and Curry
LAKE SUSAN SOUTH
Clark "We'll get into Lake Susan South and a little bit of the lay out
Horn' and philosophis as to where things are located where.''
"I am Ed Dunn, one of the owners/applicants in this development.
Specifically, we're talking about Lake Susan South planned
development. That's the third of the three.. This is the third
one we've discussed at a public hearing.
This line would circumscribe on a SW OR NW side to the green
area, Lake Susan on the north. These are the Lake Susan homes
along here. This is existing 101 that comes down thru here and
on this display it follows the course of 101 as now is Laid out,
comes down here and then turns.
We've got some large numbers on this. Again, it represents the
phases, with the phasing running generally from thecinorth to the
southand we described roughly three phases. Now, these are
estimates. We will try to attempt to focus on what our intentions
are timewise.. Those.will vary, of course, with the economy, the
money situation, the whole general building situation at the rate
it's been going the first six months of this year, you might expect.
them to go lower. On the other hand, if it speeds up for any number
of reasons then it could change faster.
It had been our estimate that the first phase would startin 1991 or
1982 keeping in mind that's the beginning of the implementation of
it and generally speaking that's at least a year lead time before
we actually start construction, meaning construction of homes.
So, if it indicates there that 1982 would be the date we would
take, it would be 1983 before -you could expect construction of
homes.. These are estimates of time. That's what we're asked
to do.
Second phase would cover 182 to '82 and the third phase would be
183 to 184. The colors light brown is of the townhouse type of
density, the dark brown would be apartment construction and the
yellow is dingle family detached residential and the red -is
proposed commercial.
As to the acreage, these numbers you all have in the original hand
out. I'll just give you a summary on this. There is a total 124
acres planned for residential construction in all forms and there
is 65 acres, (I'm giving it to you in even acreage) that would be
road right of way that would include the commercial center which
is about 5 acres of that and the green areas which are a little
over 37 acreas. Now the green area in this case would be that
line through a heavily green area. It's.a natural area to be
preserved. In addition, we have green area all along the lake
which is indicating it is our intention to lie consistent with
all the other plans we've presented to keep all the lakeshore
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open for public use. That would be an ownership in the City's
hands and would give the city enough room to get a trail around
there. tide think that's from 40 to 80 feet, something like that
around the lake.
Now I'll give you a quick rundown. It's proposed that about 102
acres that we build 267 single family detached units with a
minimum lost size of 11,700 sq. ft. flow that's minimum lot
size; doesn't say average. That's the minimum lot size that's
allowable under your development ordinance.. The average lot size
would be considerably larger than that and I_haven't worked that.
out. .
There are duplexes provided for. There would be 10 units of those,
that's five buildings and they of course, by code, require a
minimum lot size apprently of 15,000 sq. ft. They would in.volve-
a couple of acres.
The townhomes involve 13.14 acres, 92 units of townhomes and the
apartment building site as described here would be 6.39 acres for
a total of 64 units and then as I said road right. of way, and
commercial is 5 , so there's about 60 acres that goes into roads
and that's a chair roads and green space. The bulk. of that is
green area that would be 37 acres.
So the totals are 189 acres in the planned unit development, 433
total units. 2.3 units per acre overall, gross density. Incidentally
I worked out another number that might have some significance to the
discussion when we get into that area. The apartments constitute
about 15°0' being 64 out of 433 or 15 ' of the total units involved
in this.
The nature of the terrain is from gentle rolling has natural
drainage gradients roughly down the middle, some lying to the
west and some going to the east and north and then of course
right along here we have ridges that drain in various directions
depending upon what side of the slope you are talking about.
In general though, they go in this area and then to the lake,
except right on the north face.'
i:deiltitied: "Mill these be subsidized apartments?,,
Dunn: "We don't build any buildings, we will do the subdivision and- the
development of the lots. The precise nature of what the apartments
would be, we are not a`:le to say. There is no reason to expect they
should be and there is no assurance that they won't be.. I think
that ends up being, basically it's the prerogative and it depends
on the needs of the community."
�ntified: "Well, I think people should take that up all over. No subsidized
apartments. I think the state should build them and they should
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get their money back from the state. The taxpayeizs can't
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;lark Horn: 'Why don't we hold the public comments until after the presentation."__
;d Dunn: 'We have taken trips into the field with interested people including
Planning Commission members. I think most have seen the -terrain.
A good size contingent of the Lake Susan homeowners walked it with
me on previous occasion and some joined us. yesterday with the
Planning Commission.
As a result of these discussions, it's been made clear to me and I
have indicated to the group and I just want: to touch on this that
we have talked quite abit about the townhouses and where they are
located. Our answer is, of course it's a beautiful, site, there's
no question about that. It has very steep slopes and it's difficult
to drain. It's going to take some special treatment in order to
build it. We think it would be very difficult to come in there
with either high density or for that matter single family detaached
dwelling. So, we feel that the terrain pretty much dictates that -
that be a townhouse type of construction. The darker brown, the
apartment units are identified in here. It's quite close then to
the residences located along Lake Susan. They have expressed, I
should say in all candor, I don't think we have 'a high degree of
enthusiasm of the Lake Susan homeowners who may speak . However,,
in the case of the apartment buildings, with the first meeting we
had with the group that we would find another site w ithin the
development for the apartment development and we haven't tried
to locate that and there no real good reason why it has to be there..
We thought, the reason it's there now is that phasing density, that
is from higher density, it's our thinking now that that really isn't
criticalin this situation because we can direct traffic to other
roads that are available and if need, go through single family detach
dwellings. That's one of the principles we try to go by.
Probably then I could come over to this larger display. It's a
blow up of what you're looking at here It merely gives you an
idea of what we think we might be able to do. with the road. This
is not an engineered drawing with any precisene ssp It's not the
kind of a drawing you measure lots and angles from. It's in order
to give you who have worked with it an idea of what we think the
terrain dictates.
The principle features of it are a drainage Swale that runs roughly
through the center of the single family area and actually has a
break that occurs about here. It's just about central to the yellow
area. In the one case, the drainage goes west and the other case
it flows to the north and east. That would be principally surface
drainage, but it could be necessary ponds to hook up. These are
detention ponds to deccelerate the rate of run off. Piping would
of course be done where necessary in order to make it functional..
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The question was asked what about those areas on an
easement which in effect the person who buys that home on which
they cannot build, they cannot construct. generally it's open' for
the water to flow when it must. Those lots typically, are alot
deeper so maybe they have.20 ft subject to easement they can use
it except they cannot build on it. It's a kind of trade off. They
get a larger lot, but they get subject to the easement. That's a.
common procedure, by the way.
Another significant thing that we schematically display here is
that we would propose to relocate what we now call State Hwy 101.
It's a temporary highway. You've heard my comments on that before.
It's in the hands of the state, but it's not really owned by the
state. They call it a temporary trunk highway. That gives us
problems in terms of getting anything done on. that because they
are authorized under the law to do any kind of heavy construction.
We have indicated that we would provide the necessary right of way -
There are 3z turns in it now. Our proposal would be take all those
turns out and run it straight through. We have the right of way
down to the point of its intersection approx with 101 now. It has
swung more to the east.and it may take some additional right of
way property to the north of 86th Street. It'd be necessary in that
case to work out appropriate accommodations for the dwellings that
are along Lake Susan to gain access to the road. We think that
the safety factor could be improved considerably under this kind
of treatment from what exists now. I believe mostly separate
driveways entering the road. The sighting distances would be
improved so curves would be taken out and so on.
Our offer has been to donate the right of way, make it available
for this purpose, if the state would build a .road. So far, we
have been, it has not been .indicated that there is any. intention
of doing that I just want to make that clear.
We could do it on our own. The economics would be difficult.
If some kind of a cooperative program would not be worked out,
that would be difficult. It's kind of a gray area today of
what we can do in the future. This is based on that happening
and showing that the existing right of way would be cut off so
that, you contain a traffic interior wise to this development
secondary direct flow through.
The other display of significance is that we have to hook all this
up and that gets us into utilitize. I have three boards here.
1) The sewer. The orange ort this board is existing trunk sever
that's in place. The red is the proposed extension of the severs.
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The other thing we need is water and water would come from the
well field that is proposed to be installed where this dot is
up here. It is in the city's present plan to install such a
well and this is a continuation then of what hasbee n existing
the city's plan with water. It would then come down here and
come across the proposed project and would come around this
fashion.
Drainage - By the way, in each instance these are based on
existing plans that the City Engineer has. I think it appropriate
to refer to them as sketch plans.
You see quite a few blue lines on here. They are generally
described as drainage channels. There are some heavy red lines
on here and. they describe the breaks or the water shed area -that
we're involved with. In the case of Lake Susan South, we've already
described the existing natural channels that runs and splits
approximately the middle. These become ponds. Some of those
are natural ponds. Now, when it's dry, they're plowed, when
it's not, they're not, but they would be reinforced to accommodate
the contain more water out of sight rather than to accelerate
the rate of run-off. They take the natural flow and they go from
the. east to the west.
I think with that introduction, unless you have some specific
questions, I'll just turn it back to you."
ClarR- Horn: In addition to the activities of the touring sites, a week ago
Saturday, the Planning Commission took a tour of some of the
localities. There has been a hubbub of activity."
I would like to have you come up and state your name and address.
We'd like to stick to comments that have to do with this particular
development, if we could."
athy "The Lake Susan Homeowner's Association again asks the City Council
oltmeier and Planning Commission to reject Dunn & Curry's development as
Jim Murphy: proposed. We have outlined our concerns and a petition statement
presented at the first public hearing March 26. Our concerns remain
unchanged. We do not feel Dun & Curry have adequately responded to
the problems of high density development. We have listened to Mr.
Dunn at these hearings. We have toured the property with him.. We
still oppose the development and we would like to review our concerns.
We stated the density of each part of this development was actually
higher than the developer claims. Because they did not take into
account land use. We stand by that statement.. We did not
include outlines because the developer does plan to build there
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We did not include commercial areas and we did not include road
right of ways. Our net density figure which we feel is. more
accurate does however, include the green areas donated to the
city. Therefore there are too many units planned in too small.
an area. Our first objective is to lessen the density of this
development to a more responsible level. According to the
Metro Council's population projection,. Chanhassen will have a
population of 11,000 in 1990 and 17,000 by the year 2000.
However, the city projects a population of 15,000 by 1990 and
25,000 by the year 2000. The Metro Council's projection deflects
quarterly growth with minimum effort impact.. Our. City Is projection
does not.
During the tour with the developer, Lake Susan residents repeatedly
explained that our concerns are with the multiple dwellings proposed
next to an existing residential area and with multiple dwellings
adjacent to the lake. According to the map, we know
provided. Townhomes are proposed approximately 25 feet from the
nearest neighbor's property line. The developers justification
for townhomes is the best use o hand because of the topography.
When we toured the rest of the property,. much of the land is
there for single family homes and Lake Susan
residents feel a similiar topography.
A second justification for building multiple dwellings on the lake
is that it will be easier for residents to get to the lake. If
single family homes on the lake, Mr. Dunn stated during the tour,
the people living in the multiple dwellings would have trouble
getting to the lake.
There are too many discrepancies in this argument. First, the trail
system donated to the city by the development is supposed to enable
all residents to use the lake.
Secondly, on Lake Ann single families are proposed adjacent to the
lake with multiple dwellings near Co. Rd. 17. Lake Susan residents
would favor this plan for Lake Susan.
Since we've prepared this statement, three residents accompanied Mr.
Dunn and members of the Planning Commission on a tour of the property
yesterday. At this time, as Mr. Dunn stated, he was willing to omit
the apartments on Lake Susan South and also stated that he would be
willing to substitute single family homes on. one tier of Lake Susan
West. We appreciate the developer's compromises, however, it is not -
alleviate our concern about the townhomes that are situated right in
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Thirdly, Dunn & Curry has not adequately addressed the impact of
the density of this development on their communityy grow system.
Specifically, trunk Highway 5 and 101 cannot handle the additional
traffic which would be generated from this development.
The Lake Susan South Development will be using trunk Huy 101,
not #17 as their main entry and exit roadto Hwy 5 or to 212..
Mr. Dunn has conceded that the department plans no improvement
for 101. Therefore, his solution for 101 is to eventually construct
a new highway, something he explained earlier. However, density of
the development will make the existing 101 dangerous for all
residents who live there and will increase traffic for -all our,
highways to unnatural proportions.
Although the developer recognizes the problems Chanhassen frill face
with increased traffic congestion, he states that the pollution lies
with our legislators. Our elected representatives must provide
funds to construct a new highway to 212, however, if 2l2 is ever
built and there is no funding available, it will not be built f-or
at least 10 years. Meanwhile, all of us will suffer in the interim
because of this development.
Fourth, an environmental assessment worksheet bhou.ld be completed
by an independent party before any development is improved. In the
April 9 Public Hearing, Mr-. Waibel stated the Planning Commission
could request an environmental assessment wo.r.ksheet before the
development is approved, although it is not standard procedure.
In view of the impact this development has had on the entire
community because in a sense it was drastically altered, the
character of Chanhassen, we asked the Planning Commission to
request an eaw before any decisions are made.
As an and rebuttal to the Lake Susan Home owners
Association statement, the developer's stated that any pollution
of the lake that would be caused by increased roads, and
would be the responsibility of the City.
We feel any _ --------on the lake caused by the development
is the developers responsibility.
Finally, we, address the individual cause of this development on
the taxpayers. It has been pointed out that the recently bonded
public works building will not be adequate to absorb the increased
personnel needed by such a development and another bond issue would
be needed to enlarge this facility. Chanhassen Elementary cannot
absorb large numbers of students. The present capacity in the school
year 1979 is 76.5°0 of 572 students. An additional 175 students would
bring it to approximately 100°0' capacity. Thus, Chanhassen would be
faced with building a new elementary school or busing some students
to other districts with declining enrollment. that the
land owned by Dunn & Curry will be developed. Dunn & Curry's intention
is to urbanize the area. We firmly believe the Council,. the Planning
Commission can approve a development that will 'maintain the rural
character of the land. They can keep Chanhassen an unusual and
pleasant community for those of us who enjoy it now and for potential
residents.
The Planning Commission and City Council have the opportunity and the
responsibility with the increased growth in Chanhassen that is inevit-able
In order to insure reasonable orders of growth and preserve the land
in the best possible manner, the density of this development must be
reduced greatly. Lake Susan residents feel the density can be reduced
to more acceptable levels by reducing. the number of multiple dwellings
proposed and by zoning the adjacent property of the entire lake to
single family. We also feel that there is no need for commercial
area only lz miles from the downtown business district. This commercial
area should be rezoned low density.
Finally, the public irrigation would include all these wooded areas.
Once the developer sells the land, he would .Lose control. Thus his
verbal promises and assurances about the quality of housing, the
indirect cost of development to the taxpayers, the impact on the
roads, the effect on the lake would be meaningless.
Those of us who live here would be forced to accept any problems people
have created. tale must alter our definition of progress. It should not
mean because bigger is better. Progress should be
defined as slow growth that will not alter the life style of residents,
but enhance it. The kind of progress represented by this massdevelopmer
will only detract _ ___offers. It will not enhance.
This district will be in effect for approximately the
eight or ten years of the development. The tax increment financing
procedures requires from the district must be
entirely reinvested to capital improvements within the district.
Therefore, other taxing institutions such as the schools, the City
also has a district and the county will not try to get revenue from
the increased valuation within the tax increment. district. In fact,
the district will'certainly be a burden for the community.
the tax increment period since required maintainence operations must
be required from the general tax revenue.
first
This means that existing residents will be directly snow
plowing and other operations and maintenance within. the district.
The situation may improve slightly after, the district is dissolved,.
however, the seven county __ __statute will act to reduce. the
potential open cash revenue. This statute provides that local juris-
dictions unlimited taxing 6040 of the total valuation of industrial
and commercial properties. The remaining 40 00' that
local may or may not return to the formula that is primarily based
on population.
Some consider the 60°0' of local share to be insufficient share of
revenue to provide the services needed by the development, especially
commercial. We doubt the tax continually expounded by
the developer and request that the city conduct an in depth fina.nci.al
assessment of all the proposed residential, commercial .and industrial
developments. We wish also to mention that with increased residential
densities, reduction in lot size and exterior performed by
others that the potentially new residents will demand will increase
recreational services for their leisure time.
This may be in order to
and etc.
and operate expenditures for city
The next point is traffic. personnel state that trunk
Hwy 5 and 169 are the most congested two lane facilities in the district
This statement somewhat contradicts the statement from the last public.
hearing. In their opinion, one of the most areas is the
Mitchell Road and trunk Huy 5 intersection. Recent traffic -counts
at the intersection are already indicating 20,000. The: wetlands on
both sides of Hwy 5 vest of Mitchell Road prevent intersection
improvements. Federal requirements require an before the
wetldnds could be consumed for improvements.
Contrary to statements by the developer's traffic engineer, the
district is designed to Level C service or better in peak hours.
I'm glad they haven't given up on us during peak hours. The wetlands
on Mitchell Road prevent the designing of this criteria as previously
mentioned. According to the district, 10-15,000 average daily traffic
warrants a four land and divided facility. Lanes can be dropped dependi
on intersection spacing. we are getting so many intersections now that
it will be difficult to drop lanes.
We feel that old fashioned mentality of the improvements of the
developments causing severe congestion and forcing new roadways to
be constructed and applied to Huy 5 and 212. Again, under this
approach, the old or existing Chanhassen residents will be required
to endure the suffering until future facilities can be constructed.
Another point is the MUSA Line. The MUSA Line is, a lot of people don't
understand this. It's the Metropolitan Urban Service. It's the line
that shows where you have urban services, meaning sever and water,
possibly roadway improvements and there would be much higher density
in that line than outside of it. In previous meetings, it has been
discussed since members of the Planning Commission sat suggested that
the MUSA Line near the boundary line ofLake Susan and Lake Riley have
been fixed or stationary for the last several years and the boundary
is based on
Illustrated maps showing wooded area. (1972 comprehensive plan)..
The reason I am pointing this out is there are several .inconsistencies.
Do you expect to build apartment buildings for children? Apartment
buildings are no place for children!"
"Gene Quinn. 532 Lyman. When we bought 10 acres three years ago,
I went to City Hall. I don't want water and sewer."
-Nary Cheswall. this whole idea of building the whole city out in
the country. I don't think it's a good idea. Apartments all over
the whole country are an eye sore.,,
-Diane Riegert. 520 Lyman. Mr. Dunn, what are the reasons for putting
commercial on Lyman Boulevard?"
Ed Dunn: "Our logic is that there should be a limited amount of
commercial areas serving the local residential areas. We're aware
that the central business district is and will remain as principal
business area within the, city, however, those convenience trips can
be serviced by those small neighborhood type facilities. This is
five acres, not a shopping center, principally for the people living
in the area."
Walter Thompson. There seems to be a lot of misinformation behind
the MUSA. Line. I wish somebody would get up and simply state where
the MUSA Line is and then let's forget about it."
Bob Waibel: "The City Engineer could better explain."
Ed Dunn: "It was a series of purchases. We bought the first piece
of land on the west end of Lake Susan in September 1968. We then
made subsequent purchases.We've owned all of this land for at least
7 years. "
"Bud Paulson - 8528 Great Plains Boulevard. My problem is jealousy.
Ed Dunn is six months younger than me. He talks in millions and I
still talk in nickels and dimes."
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"Edna Laurence - Lake Susan. I have a comment to make: on thirvonderfiu k
Industrial Park Chanhassen is supposed to be getting in the future..
I can no longer say I'm excited about getting an Industrial, Park for
Chanhassen. We have been told this would provide a wholesome plan
for our residents. All you have to do is read our local weekly paper
and you will find full page ads continually advertising for helps but
at about $4.00 an hour. I just feel the major: wage earner of a farslily
cannot afford employment at these places."
"Don Slather - 8508 Great Plains Boulevard. Let's look at Minneapolis
and see how they plan their lakeshore. Take a look at the open space..
The way Minneapolis has developed their lakes has to be the best: way
in the world."
"Dan Herbst- 3890 Lone Cedar. Talked on our concerns as to why .people
live in Chanhassen. Chanhassen has had a good mix of housing. That
type of mix should be encouraged."
"Walt Hobbs - Mayor of Chanhassen. I commend you on the work -you have
done. We're glad you're here. That's why we have these Public Hearings
The Coun.ci_l-and Plannin_a-C-ammi.ssion were extreme-ly,._.Ponce rned about:
the size of the development and. how vie could get out to-youpeople
what was going on. We tried to make you aware of what vas going on."
.ke "I'd like to ask one question. How many people here in the audience
,ompson: have lived in your house over ten years?"
.ident 1' lde can guide and direct the manner in which we want our city to grow."
"Carol Watson 7131 Utica Lane. I don't know if the Mayor meant it: as
a threat if Mr. Dunn doesn't get his development, but I'll help pay his
attorney's fees.
The Mayor talks about compromise. We have not seen once compromise.
The first compromise is Mr. Dunn's, not the residents."
Ed Dunn: "lde have tried from the very beginning to do our thinking and
planning along the lines of what constitutes .
I do get a little excited, Carol, when it is said I've compromised
nothing. Lake Susan Hills residents have objected to the close
proximity of the apartments indicated in our Lake Susan SouthPUD.
I think I made the statement that we would move that to another
location. This may not be everything, but when I have an overall
density of 2.3 units to the acre on a gross basis, and I insist on
talking about that, it is correct planning, that's a very low density.
I am not in here asking to develop this land with a density of 6, 8 to
10 units per acre.
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I did agree to move the apartment to the site. I did not agree to.
remove it from the project. I'm concerned with integrity..
100 most recent closings in 1980 from Neu Horizon Homes -- _
Income profile: less than $24,000 per year 4140'; $24,000-30,000
per year 34°0'r and greater than $30,000 per year 25°0' of the buyers..
This is available for anyone who wants copies.
Marital status: 4210' single, 58°0' married. Number of adults in househ.olc
1 in 29°6 of the cases and 2 in 71°0 of the cases.
I have indicated that we are negotiating with Orrin Thompson on
Lake Susan West.
In the case of Lake Ann, we are working with New Horizon."
,,Wayne Holtmeier - 8524 Great Plains Boulevard. We're really not
arguing that some type -of development is going to occur. It's a
normal feeling and reaction to be afraid of some sort of change -
The purpose of the Public Hearing process is to address our
concerns as we relate to a particular development. It's the deni:sty
and where it's being placed."
Unidentified 11 Why are Mr. Dunn and Mr. Hobbs so anxious to
get approval of these three projects before the comprehensive plan
is officially approved by the Metro council."
Mayor. Hobbs: "I vas speaking in generalities. I would seriously
question whether any of these three areas will have preliminary
plan approval before the comprehensive plan is submitted. I do
think the comprehensive plan will include this type.of development
in Chanhassen.,,
Ed Dunn: -I'm not talking about developing the 770 acres immediately.
I have consistently said this looks like anI8-10 year plan.. The fact
that is coincidently with your city's comprehensive plan happened at
the legislature in 1976. The comprehensive plan has been in formu-
lation in one stage or another since that time, but actively in the
last two years. .I am not trying to raise the comprehensive plan, I
am not tryingto preceed it nor either am I inclined to wait for it.
We have a viable project here that can and should be done. I don't
relate to approval or disapproval of the comprehensive plan. I relate
to a plan that seems consistent with the utilities that we have in -
place with the system that has been given by the Metro Council and
there is nothing, to the best of my knowledge, that says there is a
moratorium that says that an owner must wait until those comprehensive
plans are all approved . ,,
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"John Cox - 6990 Shawnee.! Lane. Could we take a vote of the people
here who are against the Dunn & Curry plan ?
How many people feel that it is appropriate what the City of Chanhassen
should do?"
Walter. Thompson. "We are not in agreement on anything, so how can we
vote on it? "
John Cox: "Can we vote on the present density?
Everybody in favor of Dunn & Curry's present density plan, raise
their hand.
Everybody against it, raise their hand."
Gene Quinn: "Going by the mayor's comments, we have about 7890' single
family right now. If we could get s.omething of what we have right
now, percentage overall."
Clark Horn:11We're really talking about two different issues. One is
housing and the other is densities."
Gene Quinn: "They both go together. Where you have more single family,.
you have less density. I get upset about the MUSA.Line."
Clark Horn: ,The 14USA Line has been established since 1977.."'
Jim Murphy: ?If these developments are improved as they are shown,
what are the impacts going to be regarding water and sewer? Is there
any plan or program now? 11
Jim Orr: "Much of the planning was done earlier. Generally, the
sever won't have to be expanded to include additional areas. Whether
eater will be required now, I don't have the answer to that.."
Clark Horn: "If no other comments, I would like to indicate where
we are headed. We will try to digest all of the things that have
been put together�in the next couple of meetings.and try to make
a checklist of the various issues that are presented and. we`re
going to try to see how we can come up with a consensus of what
we do recommend.
I believe the 28th of May is when we have tried to set a final
decision on the first two phases of the developments.
iValter Thompson moved, Alike Thompson second, to clove the public
hearing and allow for written comments regarding Lake Susan South
until May 9th. Approval vote: 7 - yes 0 - no. Motion carried.
Alike Thompson moved, Walter Thompson. second, to adjourn. at.
10:40 P.M. Notion carried.
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3SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -
Chanhassen Elementary School,
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JUNE 2:3, 1980 y
7600 Laredo Drive
Mayor Hobbs called the special meeting to order with the following
rienibers present: Councilmen Geving, Neveaux and Swenson. Councilman
Pearson was absent.
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LAKE SUSAN WEST PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: Mayor Hobbs
noted thatthis was a special meeting, requested by the City Council-,
to obtain additional citizen comments over arid, above those presented
orally and in writing at the meetings and public hearings rield by t}ie
Planning Commission. City Council members have received a copy of
all correspondence, petitions, and Planning CordTuiission minutes of
meetings where this item has been considered and publicly heard.
Ed Dunn_made a presentation of the development proposal as shown in
Exhibit "A" and- dated May 27, 198-
(Concept plans prevented.
being the same exhibit as publicly heard by trio Planning Coz�unissiorc j .
The Land Use Coordinator, Bob Waibel, read the Planning Coritmi.ssion
action of May 28,. 1980, in regards to the Planninc; Commission
action to approve rezoning of the property from R-lA to PRD and to
" deny the proposed residential development plan -- such latter action
including the basis for such denial.
Mayor Hobbs requested public comments. Persons present were as follows
with a summation of major points following such, lasting:
Ed Dunn, 4940 Viking Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55435
Jules Smith, 7101 York Ave. So., Minneapolis, rn. 55435
A.W. Partridge, 6280 Hummingbird Road Planning Coramissi.on
C.D. Horn, 7608 Erie Ave - Planning Commission
Jim Sulerud, 730 Vogelsberg Trail.
Norm Grant, 8504 Great Plains Blvd_
Wayne Holtmeier, 8524 Great Plains 1111vd_
Kathy Holtmeier, 8524 Great Plains Blvd.
Gail Murphy, 8500 Great Plains Blvd..
Jim Murphy, 8500 Great Plains Blvd.
Mary Lou Chmiel, 7100 Tecumseh Lane
Mary Kurimchak, 7130 Utica Lane
Richard Nieland, 8510 Great Plains Blvd_
Marion Nieland, 8510 Great Plains Blvd -
Jim Thompson, 6231 Greenbriar
R.W. Armstrong, 8400 Great Plains Blvd.
Don Gale, 8402 Great Plains Blvd.
Edna Lawrence, 8520.Great Plains Blvd -
Jim Murphy - Reviewed points raised in Lake Susan Homeowners Petition.
Restated concerns of overall traffic generated by development, overall
density, and the desire to see single family residences adjacent to
Lake Susan. Higher densities should abut County 17 with lower- densities
occurring away from County 17.
Roger Casey - Highway 5 impossible to travel.
Jim Thompson - No innovation. The styles proposed are all. similar.
No real alternatives presented to Planning Commission.- Similar and
grade differential in dwelling units desired.
_SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - June 23, 1980
Art,Partridcle - No real alternatives presented to the Planning
Commission. The. current Plann:i,n J-7 mmisslon. has.".bogun to gel. -n
as a coordinated and functional- group.. Denial is desired so that
the Planning Commission can attempt to present alternatives which are
acceptable -to that group. Presently, -the City is reacting rather than
acting.
Jim Sulerud -- Subsidized housing is desirable and the community needs
higher density to assure various economic. classes have an opportunity
to live within the community. Generally favors the plan as presented.
The City Council discussed points raised with each of the persons speaking.
Council`members.generally agreed that a .-meeting date to consider this
item should be July 14, 1980, 7:30 p.m., Chanhassen Elementary School.
Councilman Geving moved to close the public input session: Councilman
Neveaux seconded the motion. Ayes - All. Motion. carried.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a.. "City of Chanhassen Response, Recreation. Open Space Development. Gui_def
Policy Plan, Metropolitan Council -
b. Lake Ann Planned Residential Development, Set Special Meeting Date.
Councilman Neveaux moved that the items presented above, under the Consent
Agenda, be approved as outlined in the City Manager's memorandums of.
June 23, 1980, and with conditions as outlined in such memorandums.
Councilman Geving seconded the motion. Ayes - A.J.I. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux Moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by
Councilman Geving. Ayes -- All. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned
at 10:45 p.m.
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DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
FOR
CHAPARRAL HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
THIS DECLARATION, made on this day of , 19 , by
NEW HORIZON HOMES, INC. (hereinafter referred to as the "Declar-
ant");
W I T N E S S E T H T H A T:
WHEREAS, Declarant is the owner of the real property des-
cribed on Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incor-
porated herein for all purposes, and desires to create thereon a
residential community for the pleasure, recreation and general
benefit of the residents of said community; and,
WHEREAS, Declarant desires to provide for the preservation
of the values and amenities in said community and to this end
desires to subject the real property described on Exhibit A,
together with such additions as may hereafter be made thereto, as
provided in Article II, to the covenants, restrictions, easements,
charges and liens hereinafter set forth, each and all of which is
and are for the benefit of said real property and each owner
thereof; and,
WHEREAS, Declarant has deemed it desirable for the pleasure
and recreation of said community and for the efficient preserva-
tion of the values and amenities in said community to create an
agency to receive the power to attend to and effectuate policies
and programs that will enhance the pleasure and value of said
community, and maintain, administer and enforce the covenants and
restrictions and collect and disburse the assessments and charges
hereinafter created; and,
WHEREAS, Declarant has incorporated, under the laws of the
State of Minnesota, the Chaparral Home Owners Association for the
purpose of exercising the functions as aforesaid;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises the Declar-
ant hereby declares that the real property described on Exhibit A
and such additions thereto as may hereafter be made pursuant to
Article II hereof is, and shall be held, transferred, sold,
conveyed and occupied subject to the conditions, restrictions,
easements, charges and liens hereinafter set forth, which coven-
ants and restrictions shall run with the real property described
on Exhibit A and any additional property annexed thereto pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Article II, and be binding on all
parties having any right, title or interest in the hereinafter
described properties or any part thereof, their heirs, successors
and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of each owner thereof.
ARTICLE I
Definitions
Section 1
1. Definitions. The following words, when used in this
Declaration, shall have the following meanings:
1.1 "Association" shall mean and refer to Chaparral
Home Owners Association, a nonprofit corporation organized
and existing .under the laws of the State of Minnesota, its
successors and assigns.
1.2 "Declarant" shall mean and refer to New Horizon
Homes, Inc. and its successors or assigns if such successors
-or assigns should acquire more than one undeveloped Lot from
New Horizon Homes, Inc. for the purpose of development.
1.3 -"Developer" shall mean and refer to the Declarant,
and its successors or assigns if such successors or assigns
..should acquire more than one undeveloped Lot from the Declar-
ant for .the purpose of development.
1.4 "Living Unit" shall mean and refer to a residen-
tial housing unit consisting of a group of rooms and hall-
ways and attached garage which are designed and intended for
use as living quarters for one family and located or to be
located upon one Lot.
1.5 "Lot" shall mean and refer to any tract or parcel
of land desi named as a Lot shown upon any recorded plat or
subdivision map of the Property with the exception of any
tracts or parcels designated as outlots..
1.6 "Member" shall mean and refer to every person or
entity who is record owner of a fee or undivided fee
simple interest in any Lot which is subject by covenants of
record to assessment by the Association, including, but not
limited to, contract vendors.
1.7 "Mortgage" shall mean and refer to any mortgage or
other security instrument by which a Lot, or any part there-
of, or any structure thereon, is encumbered.
1.8 "Mortgagee" shall mean any person or entity named
as the mortgagee under any Mortgage, or any successors or
assigns to the interest of such person or entity under a
Mortgage.
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1.9 "Owner" shall mean and refer to the record owner,
whether one or more persons or entities, of a fee simple
title to any Lot, including contract sellers, but excluding
any person having such interest merely as security for the
performance of an obligation.
1.10 "Private Yard Area" shall mean and refer to that
portion of a Lot not covered by a Living Unit.
1.11 "Property" shall mean and refer to all the real
property subject to this Declaration, all of which is more
fully described on Exhibit A attached hereto and by this
reference incorporated herein for all purposes, and all
additional real property made subject to this Declaration in
accordance with the provisions of Article II.
ARTICLE II
Additional Property Subject to This Declaration
2.1 Additions to Existing Property. Additional_ real prop-
erty may become subject to this Declaration in the following
manner:
(a) Additions in Accordance with General Plan of
Development. The Developer, its successors and assigns,
shall have the right, without the consent of the Members to
bring within the scheme of this Declaration the additional
real property described on Exhibit B attached hereto and by
this reference incorporated herein for all purposes, 1in
future stages of development by December 31, 1983; provided,
however, 'that the Federal Housing Administration and the
Veteran's Administration shall have the right to veto any
such future additions in the event that either of such
agencies determines that any such future addition is not in
accordance with the general plan of development heretofore
approved by each of them.
(b) Additions Authorized by Members. Additional resi-
dential property may become subject to this Declaration upon
approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the Members of each class of
Association Members.
2.2 Manner of Annexation. Additions authorized under this
Article shall be made by filing a Supplementary Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions with respect to the addi-
tional property and; after such filing, such additional property
shall be subject to the covenants and restrictions of this Dec-
laration. Such Supplementary Declaration shall contain such
complementary additions and modifications as of the covenants and
restrictions contained in this Declaration as may be necessary to
reflect the different character, if any, of the added properties
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and shall not be inconsistent with the scheme of this Declara-
tion. In no event, however, shall such Supplementary Declaration
revoke, modify or. add to the covenants established by this Dec-
laration within the existing property.
ARTICLE III
Membership and Voting Rights
in the Association
3.1 Membership. Every person or entity who is a record
owner of a fee or undivided fee simple interest in any Lot which
is subject by covenants of record to assessment by the Associa-
tion, including, but not limited to, contract vendors, shall be a
member of the Association. The foregoing is intended to exclude
persons or entities who hold an interest merely as a security for
the. performance of an obligation until such time such person
acquires a fee simple interest in such Lot by foreclosure or by
any .proceeding in lieu thereof. Membership shall be appurtenant
to and may not be separated from the ownership of any Lot which
is subject to assessment by the Association.. Ownership of such
Lot shall be the sole qualification for membership.
3.2 Voting Rights. The Association shall not have nor
shall it issue any capital stock and may only have two (2) clas-
ses of voting membership:
(a) Class A. Class A members shall be all those
Owners as defined in Section 1.9, with the exception of the
Declarant. Each Class A member shall be entitled to one (1)
vote for each Lot in which he holds the interest required
for membership by Section 3.1. When more than one person
holds such interest in any Lot, all .such persons shall be
Members. The'.vote for such Lot shall be exercised as they,
among themselves shall determine, but in no event shall more
than one (1) vote be cast with respect to any Lot.-
(b) Class B. The Declarant shall be the sole Class B
member and shall be entitled to three (3) votes for each Lot
owned. Class. B membership shall cease and be converted to
Class A membership upon the occurrence of the first of the
following events:
(i) when the total number of votes.outstanding in
the Class A membership equals or exceeds the total
number of votes outstanding in the Class B membership;
or,
(ii) on December 31, 1983.
3.3 Suspension of Voting Rights. The right of any- Member
to vote and the right of any Member, his family or guests to use
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any recreational facilities that may be acquired by the Associa-
tion shall be suspended during any period in which such Member
shall be in default in the payment of any assessment levied by
the Association. Such rights may also be suspended, after notice
and hearing, for a period not to exceed sixty ( 60 ) days for any
infraction of any rules or regulations published by the Associa-
tion.
ARTICLE IV
Covenants for Maintenance Assessments
4.1 Creation
of Lien and Personal Obligation of Assess
The Declarant, for e
a deed
or not it shall be so expresses in any such
Deed or other conveyance, shall be and hereby is deemed to coven-
ant and agree to pay to the Association:
(a) general annual assessments or charges, and,
(b) special assessments for capital improvements,
Lot owned within the Property,
covenants, and each Owner of any Lot by acceptance of
therefor, whether
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.
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:
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(a) Until January 1 of the year immediately following the
conveyance of the first Lot by the Developer to an
Owner, the maximum annual general assessment shall be
$720.00 per Lot.
(b) From and after January 1 of the year immediately follow-
ing 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 5%
above the. maximum annual general assessment for the
previous year without a vote of the membership.
(c) The maximum annual general assessment -may be increased
above such 57. amount by vote of two-thirds (2/3) of
each class of members who are voting in person or by
proxy at a meeting duly called for such purpose.
(d) The Board of Directors of the Association may, after
consideration of the current assessment costs and
future needs of the Association, fix the actual assess-
ment for any year at any lesser amount.
4.4 Special Assessments for Capital Improvements. In addi-
tion to the general annual assessments authorized by Section 4.3,
the Association may levy, in any assessment year, a special
assessment applicable to that year only for the purpose of defray-
ing in whole or in part the cost of any construction or recon-
struction, unexpected repair or replacement of a capital improve-
ment; provided, however, that any such assessment shall require
the assent of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes of each class of
Members who are voting in person or by proxy at a meeting duly
called for this purpose. -
4.5 Notice of Meetings. written notice of any meeting
called for the purpose of taking any action authorized under
Section 4.3 or 4.4 shall be sent to all Members, and to any
Mortgagee who shall request such notice in writing, no less than
thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days in advance of such
meeting. At the first such meeting called, the presence of
Members or of proxies entitled to cast .sixty (60%) percent of all
votes shall constitute a quorum. If the required quorum is not
present, another meeting may be called subject to the same notice
requirement, and the required quorum at the subsequent meeting
shall be one-half (1/2) of the required quorum at the preceding
meeting. No such subsequent meeting shall be held later than
sixty (60) days following the'preceding meeting.
4.6 Uniform Rate of Assessment. Both general annual and
special assessments must be fixed at a uniform rate for all Lots;
.and such uniform rate may not be charged or altered without the
prior written consent of all Mortgagees having a first lien on
each Lot; provided, however, that any Lots owned by the Developer
shall be'assessed an amount equal to one-fourth (1/4) of the amount
assessed against Lots owned by persons other than the Developer;
provided, further, that notwithstanding anything set forth in the
preceding clause to the contrary, a Lot owned by the Developer
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shall be assessed on the same basis as a Lot owned by any person
other than the Developer from and after the time that a building
constructed upon such Lot is (a) used by the Developer as a model
for regular public inspection, (b) finally inspected by the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or
Federal Housing Administration, or (c) occupied by a tenant of
the Developer as a residential dwelling.
4.7. Date of Commencement of Annual Assessments; Due Dates.
The annual assessments provided for herein shall commence as to
all Lots on the first day of the calendar month following the
conveyance of a Lot to an Owner. In addition, in the event that
additional properties are subsequently brought within the scope
of - this Declaration by the Developer in accordance with the
general plan of development pursuant to Section 2.1(a), annual
assessments shall commence as to all Lots within such additional
properties on the first day of the calendar month following the
conveyance of the first Lot therein by the Developer to an Owner.
In the event that the annual assessments, with .respect to any
Lot, shall commence during any calendar year on any -day other
than January 1, the amount of such assessments payable for such
year shall be that proportion of the full amount applicable to
the entire calendar year which the number of remaining .full
calendar months in such year bears to the number twelve. All
assessments, both general and special may be collected on a
monthly, or other. periodic basis, and with such due dates as the
Board of Directors may determine and establish.
4.8 Duties of the Board of Directors. The Board of Direc-
tors of the Association shall fix the date of commencement, and
the amount of the assessment against each Lot. for each annual
assessment period at least thirty (30) days in advance of such
date of commencement of such period and shall at that time pre-
pare a roll of the properties and assessments applicable thereto
which shall be kept in the office of the Association and shall be
open to inspection by any Owner. Written notice of every assess-
ment shall thereafter be sent to each Owner subject to such
assessments. The Association shall, upon demand and upon the
payment of a reasonable charge, furnish a written certificate
signed by an officer -of the Association setting forth whether or
not assessments upon particular Lots have been paid. Such certi-
ficate shall be conclusive evidence of payment of any assessments
therein stated to have been paid.
4.9 Effect of Nonpayment of Assessment; the Personal Obliga-
tion of the Owner; the Lien; Remedies of Association.
(a) If any assessment is not paid on the date when due
then such assessment shall become delinquent and shall,
together with such interest thereon and costs of collection
thereof, as hereinafter provided, thereupon become a contin-
uing lien on such Lot or Lots which shall bind such Lot or
Lots in the hands of the then Owner, his heirs, devisees,
personal representatives and assigns. The personal obliga-
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tion of the then Owner to pay such assessment, however,
shall remain his personal obligation and shall not pass to
his successors in title unless expressly assumed by them.
Such lien shall run in favor of the Association and shall be
superior to all other liens and encumbrances on such Lot
except for the following:
(i) Liens for general real estate' taxes and
special assessments levied by any governmental author-
ity; and,
(ii) The -lien of any first mortgage as provided in
Section 4.11 hereof.
(b) All other lienors acquiring liens on any Lot after
this Declaration shall have been recorded and whose liens
shall also have been recorded, shall be, deemed to consent
that their liens shall be and remain inferior to future
liens provided for herein whether or not such consent has
been expressed in the instruments creating their liens.
(c) To evidence a lien for sums assessed pursuant to
this Article, the Association may prepare. a written notice
of lien setting forth the amount of the assessment, the date
due, the amount remaining unpaid, the name of the Owner of
the Lot and a description of the Lot and file or record the
same, but such notice of lien shall not be recorded until
such assessment has been wholly or partially unpaid "for at
least thirty (30) days from the due date. Such lien may be
enforced and foreclosed either -by judicial foreclosure by
the Association in the same manner in which mortgages on
real property may' be foreclosed in Minnesota or by fore-
closing the lien in .the manner prescribed by Minnesota
Statutes for the foreclosure. of a mechanic's -lien. Each
Owner, by -acceptance of a deed for any Lot, does further
hereby give full and complete power of sale to the Associa-
tion and does consent to a foreclosure of the assessment
lien by advertisement. 'In the event of any such foreclosure,
and in -the further event that the Association shall prevail
in any such foreclosure the person personally obligated to
pay the same shall be required to pay all costs of fore-
closure including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys'
fees. All such costs and expenses shall be further secured
by the lien being foreclosed. The person personally obli-
gated to pay such lien, shall also be required to pay the
Association any assessments against the Lot which shall
become due during the period of foreclosure. The Associa-
tion shall have the right and power to bid at the fore-
closure sale or other legal sale and to acquire, hold,
convey, lease, rent, encumber, use and otherwise deal with
the Lot as the Owner thereof. A release of the notice of
lien shall be executed by an officer of the Association and
recorded upon payment of all sums secured by such lien.
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'(d) Any encumbrancer holding a lien on any Lot may
pay, but shall not be required to pay, any amounts secured
by the lien created and authorized by this Section and, upon
payment of such sums, such encumbrancer shall be subrogated
to all rights of the Association with respect to such lien,
including, but not limited to, priority as to any other lien
or interest in such Lot.
(e) Any assessment not paid within thirty (30) days
after the due date shall bear interest from the due date
until paid at the rate of six (60) percent per annum_ No
owner may waive or otherwise escape personal liability for
the assessments provided for herein by abandonment of his
Lot. A suit to recover a money judgment for such expenses,
with costs of collection and interest as provided for here-
in, shall be maintainable by the Association without fore-
closing or waiving the lien securing the same.
4.10 Subordination of Lien to First Mortgages_ The lien of
assessments provided for herein shall be subordinate to the lien
of any first Mortgage,' and the sale or transfer of any Lot shall
not affect the assessment lien. However, the sale or transfer of
any. Lot pursuant to the foreclosure of a first Mortgage, or
pursuant to any other proceeding or. arrangement in lieu of such
foreclosure, shall extinguish the lien of such assessments as to
installments which became due prior to the effective date. of such
sale, transfer or acquisition by the LMortgagee to the end that no
assessment liability shall accrue to an acquiring Mortgagee
except .with .respect to installments of assessments becoming due
after possession has passed to such acquiring Mortgagee, whether
such possession has passed at the termination of any period of
redemption or otherwise, and in the event of the extinguishment
of such assessment lien as aforesaid, the entire amount of such
unpaid assessment shall be reallocated and assessed against, and
payable by .the Owners of, all other Lots in the Association,
exclusive of such mortgaged Lot. No such sale, transfer or acqui-
sition of possession shall relieve an Owner or a Lot from liabil-
ity for any assessments thereafter becoming due or from the lien
thereof or shall relieve the person personally obligated to pay
the assessments which were levied prior to the transfer of such
property from the personal obligation to pay the same.
ARTICLE V
Easements
5.1 Easements. 'In addition to the easements, covenants,
restrictions and conditions of Article VI concerning party walls
and of Article VII concerning architectural and exterior con-
trols, all Living Units and Lots shall be subject. to the private
yard easements and covenants hereinafter specifically described
for the benefit of the Property, all as more fully set forth
hereinafter in this Article.
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5.2 Private Yard Easements. Except as hereinafter provid-
ed, each Owner shall be duly entitled to the exclusive use and
occupancy of the Private Yard Area in his Lot to the exclusion of
all others; provided, however, the Property generally and all
other Owners shall be entitled to a visual easement over all
Private Yard Areas, subject to and limited by the original strut-
tuees erected thereon by the Developer. No Owner shall erect or
cause to be erected any structure of any sort upon his Lot, or
plant any trees or.shrubs prior to obtaining the written approval
of the Association in accordance with the procedure described in
Article VII. Except as permitted under the limited circumstances
described in the preceding sentence, all planting, landscaping
and private yard maintenance shall be performed by the Associa-
tion and the costs thereof shall be and constitute a portion of
the general annual assessment by the Association upon all Lots in
the Property.
.5.3 Underground Utility Easements. Each Lot over which a
public utility easement has been. dedicated, as shown on the
recorded plat of the Property, shall be subject to a right and
easement for underground general utility purposes over. that
portion of such Lot which is burdened with such dedicated public
utility easement. In addition, the Association or its -proper
representative shall also have the right of free access to any
Lot or Living Unit for the purpose of maintaining any utility -
service to that particular Lot or any other Lot in the Property.
Such utility purposes shall include, but not be limited to,
sewer, water, electrical and telephone purposes, including the
right to build, construct, reconstruct, rebuild, repair; maintain
and operate underground sewer, water, electrical mains and tele-
phone cables,. and any -surface connections to such underground
mains, along with the right to enter upon, and open the ground
for such purposes providing that all such openings shall be
filled and the surface restored to its former condition. All
such utility easements shall jointly run in favor of and inure to
the benefit of the Owners of the adjacent Lots, the Association
and any and all public authorities or utility companies maintain-
ing or operating any utility facilities upon such easement area.
The Association shall have the further right to maintainion the
exterior of any Living Unit a separately metered water line or
lines for good maintenance purposes.
ARTICLE VI
Party Walls
6.1 General Rules of Law to Apply. Each wall which is
built as part of the original construction of the Living Units
upon the Property and placed upon the dividing line between the
Lots shall constitute a party wall and to the extent not incon-
sistent with the provisions of this Article, the general rules of
law regarding party walls and of liability for property damage
due to neglegence or willful acts or omissions shall apply there-
to.
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6.2 Sharing of Repair and Maintenance. The cost of reason-
able repair and maintenance of a party wall shall be shared by
the Owners. who make use of the wall.in proportion to such use.
6.3 Destruction by Fire or other Casualty. If a party wall
is destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty, any Owner who
has used the wall may restore it, and if the other Owners there-
after make use of the wall, they shall contribute to the cost of
restoration thereof in proportion to such use without prejudice,
however, to the right of any *such Owners to call for a larger
contribution from the others under any rule of - law regarding
liability for negligent or willful acts or omissions..
6.4 Weatherproofing. Notwithstanding any other provisions
of this Article, any Owner who, by his negligent or willful act,
causes the party wall to be exposed to the elements shall bear
the .whole cost of furnishing the necessary protection against
such elements.
6.5 Right to Contribution Runs with Land. The right of any
Owner to contribution from any other Owner under this Article
shall be appurtenant to the land and shall pass to such Owner's
successors in title.
6.6 Encroachments. If, for whatever reason, a wall intend-
ed to be a party wall is not precisely constructed on the divid-
ing line between two Lots, during the life of the building con-
taining such wall, the Lot upon which such party wall encroaches
shall be subject to an easement for the life of such building
which shall be in favor of and appurtenant to the other Lot, .to
the end that for all purposes of this Declaration, such wall
shall be treated as if it were centered precisely upon the common
Lot line.
6.7 Arbitration. In the event of any dispute arising
concerning a party wall, or under the provisions of this Article,
each party shall choose one arbitrator and such arbitrators shall
choose one additional arbitrator and the decision of a majority
of all of the arbitrators shall be final and conclusive on the
question involved.
ARTICLE VII
Architectural and Exterior Controls
7.1 Architectural Control and Committee Authority. No
exterior additions, removals or alterations (including changes in
color or appearance) to any building on the Property, additional
fences, hedges, walls, walkways and other structures shall be
commenced, erected or maintained, except such as are installed or
approved by the Developer in connection with the initial construc-
tion of the buildings on the Property, until the plans and speci-
fications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials,
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location and approximate cost of same shall have been submitted
to and approved in writing as to harmony of the external design
and location in relation to surrounding buildings erected upon
the Property by an architectural committee composed of the Board
of Directors of the Association or three (3) or more representa-
tives appointed by the Board of Directors. In the event said
Board, or its designated committee, fails to approve or disapprove
such design and location within thirty (30) days after said plans
and specifications have been submitted to it, such approval shall
be deemed to have been given. If no application has been made to
the architectural committee or their representatives, or if such
application has been rejected, a suit to enjoin or remove such
additions, alterations, or changes may be instituted at any time
by the Association or any Owner; provided, however, no suit to
enjoin or remove such additions, alterations or changes may be
commenced if unapproved improvements have been completed for a
period of ninety ( 90 ) days and thereafter a deed to a new Owner
is recorded, such improvements having been deemed to have been
approved by the architectural committee. None of the members of
the architectural committee shall be entitled to any compensation
for their services performed pursuant to this paragraph, but
compensation may be allowed to independent professional advisors.
retained by such.committee. Exterior antennae shall not be placed
on any building without the express written approval of the archi-
tectural committee. During the time in which the Association has
a Class B member, all decisions of the architectural committee
may be vetoed by the. Developer.
7.2 Exterior Maintenance. In order to preserve the uniform
and high standards of appearance of the Property, the Association
shall provide and be solely responsible for the maintenance and
repair of the exterior of all Living Units, and the walks, yard
areas and driveways of the Lots which responsibility shall include,
but not be limited.to, the following: The maintenance and repair
of the exterior surfaces of all buildings on the -Property, includ-
ing, without limitation, the painting of the same as often. as
necessary, the replacement of trim and caulking, the maintenance
and repair of roofs, gutters, downspouts and overhangs, (but
excluding all maintenance and repair to glass and other window
surfaces), mowing, trimming, watering and other care of grass,
trees, and other plants, and the maintenance and repair of walks,
driveway aprons, driveways and walkways, including snow removal
therefrom. The Association shall also 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. All expenditures by the Asso-
ciation 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 and expenses of any mainten-
ance or repairs necessitated or caused by willful or negligent
acts of an Owner, the Owner's family, invitees, tenants or vend-
ees shall be specifically assessed against the Lot of such Owner
in the manner provided herein. All maintenance and repair of
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individual Living Units and garages shall be the sole obligation
and responsibility and expense of the individual Owners thereof,
except to the extent that the exterior maintenance and repair is
provided by the Association. The Association- shall be responsible
for all damage done to the Lots and the improvements thereon in
the course of such maintenance and repair and shall perform or
pay for the restoration of and repairs to such improvements.
ARTICLE VIII
Insurance and Reconstruction
8.1 Liability Insurance; Fidelity Bonds. -The Board of
Directors of the Association, or its duly authorized agent, shall
obtain a broad form of public liability insurance insuring the
Association, with such limits of liability as the Association
shall determine to be necessary, 'against all acts, omissions to
act and negligence of the Association, its employees and agents.
The Association's Board of Directors shall also provide fidelity
bonds providing protection to the Association against loss by
reason of acts of fraud or dishonesty on the part of the Associa-
tion's Directors, managers, officers, employees or volunteers who
are responsible for the handling of funds of the Association in
an amount sufficient to provide no less protection than one and
one-half (1 1/2) times the estimated annual operating expenses
and reserves of the Association.
8.2 Destruction and Reconstruction. In the event that a
building or buildings containing a Living Unit is partially or
totally destroyed and in the further event that a decision is
made by the Owners of the Living Units in such building or build-
ings whose Living Units are affected by such destruction .or
casualty to repair or reconstruct such building or buildings,
then such repairs or reconstruction must be substantially com-
menced no later than ninety (90) days .following the date upon
which such decision has been made by such Owners.. No such re-
construction. or repairs shall be commenced without (i) the unan-
imous written .consent of all the Owners in the buildings whose
Living Units are affected by such destruction or .casualty and
(ii) the written approval of the plans and specifications of the
proposed repairs and reconstruction by the Architectural Control
Committee.
8.3 Manner of Reconstruction. On reconstruction, the_
design, plan and specifications of any building or Living Unit
may vary from that of the original upon approval of the Archi-
tectural Control Committee; provided, however, that the number of
square feet of any Living Unit may not vary by more than 5% from
the number of square feet for such Living Unit as originally
constructed, and the location of the buildings shall be substan-
tially the same as prior to the damage or destruction_ All
reconstruction costs and expenses shall be the sole obligation of
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the affected Owners only, and shall not be assessed to any other
Owners.
ARTICLE IX
Notice to First Mortgagees
9.1 Mortgagee's Rights. Notwithstanding any other provi-
sions of this Declaration, the Articles of Incorporation or the
By -Laws of the Association, the provisions of this Article I.X
shall control and in the event of a conflict between the provi-
sions of this Article and the provisions of such Declaration,
Articles, or By -Laws, the provisions of this Article shall con-
trol.
9.2 Notice of Default. Any Mortgagee holding a first
Mortgage on a Lot, and who shall have previously filed a written
request with the 'Association, shall be entitled to written noti-
fication of any default by the mortgagor or Owner of such Lot, or
his, or their, heirs, successors, or assigns, in the payment of
any assessments or the performance of any other duties or obli-
gations herein set forth which shall have remained in default for
a period of thirty (30) days or more. The neglect or failure of
the Association to tender such notice to the Mortgagee shall toll
the running: -of any time limits applicable to the procedure for
the collection of such assessment or remedies available to the
Association on account of such default.
9.3 Consent Required. Without the prior written approval
of the Members entitled to cast seventy-five (75%) percent of the
votes of each class of membership, the Association shall not be
entitled to:
(a) By act or omission, seek to abandon, partition,
subdivide, encumber, sell or transfer any Property which the
Association shall have .acquired for the benefit of the
Owners;
.(b) Change the method of determining the obligations,
assessments, dues or other charges which may be levied
against a Lot;
(c) By act or omission, change, waive or abandon the
scheme of exterior and architectural controls, exterior
maintenance, maintenance of parties walls, or lawn mainten-
ance as hereinabove set forth.
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•an owner or
buildings situated thereon, shall ch be committed es to indemnify and
d
any invitee of any Owner and each
such damage or waste caused
hold harmless the Association and the other Owners from a
against all loss resulting from Y destructive or offensive
by him or his invitees. No noxious, nor shall anything be done
activity shall be allowed on become an annoyance or nuisance to
thereon which may be or may other person at any time lawfully
any other owner or to any
residing on the Property.
Animals. No animals, rabbits, livestock,.or upon any
1tr by
poultry of any kl d shall be raised, breed or kept
Lot or any part thereof, se ruleat s for the keeping - of
regulation, rule or otherwise developpets; provided, however, that no
dogs, cats or
other
kept,hold bred or maintained far any commercial
such pet
purposes.
Si s. No signs of any kind shall be displayed to the
n 10.4 ided, however, one
public view on any Lot; provsign, if not more
shall be attached or
an five (5) square feet in area anUnit annod whichrivate yard area, may
d t upon the p
affixed to a Living Unit for sale or rent; provided,
uch Living
be used to advertise s
the
further, the Developer reserves and salese lf offina aits e
forduringthe� con -
right to maintain a bussnesseriod and to place any advertising sign upon
struction andduring sales such period.
the. Property facilities, as
All garage
10.5 Maintenance of Garages• er, shall be retained as and
originally erected by the Develop
nterior
e of
us
ed for.a garage facility for the o allsbeeconverted bysconstruc_
the vehicles and no sotheruch apurpose.
tion or usage to any
Parkin and storage of Motor Homis l.
Ve�icleseatailers,.
10.G parked
Vehicles. No motor homes, similar
bona
-boats, snowmobiles..-0L other unless
sucevehicle is lkepte entirely.
stored or.kept on -any Lot u-as erected by the Devel
within the garage..facilities assucoriginallyvehile may be temporarily
oper; provided,- however, an the owner, his guests, invitees and
parked or left unattended' by outside of such garage facilities
visitors wholly or P Y but not to exceed forty-eight
for a reasonable period of time,
(48) hou
rs in any thirty_(30) day Period for each such vehicle.
ARTICLE XI
General Provisions
Enforcement. The Association or any owner, shall have
11.1 at law or in equity, all
right to enforce, by a proceeding
• the rig ervations, liens and
restrictions, conditions, covenants, res
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than five (5) square feet in area and which shall be attached or
affixed to a Living Unit and not upon the private yard area, may
be used to advertise such Living Unit for sale or rent; provided,
further, the Developer reserves for itself and its agents, the
right to maintain a business and sales office during the con-
struction and sales period and to place any advertising sign upon
the Property during such period.
10.5 Maintenance of Garages. All garage facilities, as
originally erected by the Developer, shall be retained as and
used for a garage facility for the off-street interior storage of
the vehicles and no such facility shall be converted by construc-
tion or usage to any other purpose.
10.6 Parking and Storage of Motor Homes and Recreational
Vehicles. No motor homes, recreational vehicles, trailers,
boats, snowmobiles or other similar vehicles shall be parked,
stored or kept on any Lot unless such vehicle is kept entirely
within the garage facilities as originally erected by the Devel-
oper; provided, however, any such vehicle may be temporarily
parked or left unattended by the Owner, his guests, invitees and
visitors wholly or partially outside of such garage facilities
for a reasonable, period of time, but not to exceed forty-eight
(48) hours in any thirty (30) day period for each such vehicle.
ARTICLE XI
General Provisions
11.1 Enforcement. The Association or any Owner, shall have
the right to enforce, by a proceeding at law or in equity,all
restrictions, conditions, covenants, reservations,liens and
charges now or hereafter imposed by the provisions of this Dec-
laration including, but not limited to, the collection of all
assessments. In the event that the Association should employ the
services of an attorney in connection with a breach of the terms
hereof by a.. Member, his family, guests, tenants or contract
purchasers, or in connection with the enforcement of the terms
hereof, and if the Association shall prevail in any such action,
such Member shall pay, in addition to all other sums due, the
Association's reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses.
The failure by the Association or by any Owner to enforce any
covenant or restriction herein contained shall in no event be
deemed a waiver of the right to do so thereafter. If these
restrictions are enforced by appropriate proceedings by any one
or more of such heretofore described.persons, such persons may be
reimbursed by the Association for all or any part of the costs
incurred, as the Board of Directors of the Association shall, in
its sole discretion determine.
11.2 Access. Solely for the purpose of performing the
maintenance authorized by this Declaration, the Association
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covenant or restriction herein contained shall in no event be
deemed a waiver of the right to do so thereafter_ If these
restrictions are enforced by appropriate proceedings by any one
or more of such heretofore described person, such persons may be
reimbursed by the Association for all or any part of the costs -
incurred, as the Board of Directors of the Association shall, in
its .sole discretion determine.
11.2 Access. Solely for the purpose of performing the main-
tenance authorized by this Declaration, the Association through
its duly authorized Agents or employees, shall. have the right,.
after reasonable notice to the Owner, to enter upon any Lot.
11.3 Severability. The invalidation of any one of these
covenants or restrictions by legislation, judgment or court order
shall in no way affect any .other provision which shall remain in
full force and effect.
11.4 Amendments_ The provisions of this Declaration may be
amended during the first twenty (20) years by an instrument sign-
ed by Members entitled to cast no less than ninety percent (go%)
of the votes of each class of membership and thereafter by an in-
strument- signed by Members entitled to cast no less than seventy-
five percent (75%) of such votes_ No amendment shall be effect-
ive until it shall have been properly recorded_
11.5 FHA/VA Approval. As long as there are Class B Members,
the following actions shall require the prior approval of the
Federal Housing Administration or the Veteran's Administration:
1--nexation of additional properties and the amendment of this
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.
11.6 Limitation on Declaration. The covenants, restrictions,
conditions and reservations imposed or established by or created
under this Declaration shall run with and bind the Property for a
period of thirty (30) years from the date of the recordation of
this Declaration and may be enforced as provided in Section 11.1
r_ereinabove. After the expiration of said thirty (30) year
period, all of such covenants, restrictions, conditions and
reservations shall continue to run with and bind.the Property for
successive periods of ten (10)_years each unless revoked, changed
or amended in whole or in part, by Members entitled to cast two-
thirds (2/3 ) of each class of votes and evidenced by a recorded
instrument executed by duly authorized officers oz the Associa-
tion.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this document
to be executed as of the day and year first above written_
NEW HORIZON HODS, INC.
By
Robert L. Burger, President
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
SS
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
. On this day of , 19 , before me a Notary
Public within and for said County, appeared ROBERT L. BURGER to
me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that he
is the President of NEW HORIZON HONES, INC., that the seal affix-
ed to the _foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of said
corporation, and that said instrument was executed on behalf of
said corporation by authority of its Board of Directors and the
said ROBERT L. BURGER acknowledged said instrument to be the free
act and deed of said corporation.
Notary Public
This document was drafted by:
Barnett, Ratelle, Hennessy,
Vander Vort, Stasel & Herzog, P. A.
4624 IDS Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
INCLUDED IN GENERAL PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
Outlot A;
all in Chaparral 2nd Addition, according to the plat
thereof on file and of record in the Office of the
County Recorder in and for Carver County, Minnesota
and all of which is situated in said county (a por-
tion of which the Declarant intends to replat as
Lots 1 through 16, inclusive, Block 3 and to be in
Chaparral 3rd Addition).
EXHIBIT B
FIRST
SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION
OF
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
FOR
CIMARRON HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
THIS SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION, made on this day of
, 19 by NEW HORIZON HOMES, INC. (hereinafter
referred to as the "Declarant");
W I T N E S S E T H T H A T:
WHEREAS, the Declarant has heretofore executed a Declaration
of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, dated
and filed as Document No.- in the Office of the County
Recorder in and for Carver County, Minnesota (hereinafter refer-
red to as the "Master Declaration"); and,
WHEREAS, the Master Declaration did subject the real prop-
erty described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this refer-
ence incorporated herein for all purposes (hereinafter referred
to as the "Original Property") to the covenants, restrictions,
easements, charges and liens set forth in the Master Declaration
each and all of which is and are for the benefit of the Original
Property and the residential community which the Declarant desires
to create thereon; and,
WHEREAS, Section 2.1 of the Master Declaration provides that
the Declarant shall have the right to bring within the scheme of
the Master Declaration the additional real property described on
Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated
herein for all purposes (hereinafter referred to as the "Addi-
tional Property") in future stages of development if the develop-
ment plan for the Additional Property is in accordance with the
general plan of development for the Original and Additional
Property heretofore approved by the Federal Housing Administra-
tion and the Veteran's Administration; and,
WHEREAS, the Declarant is the fee simple owner of the Addi-
tional Property and desires to subject such property to the
covenants, restrictions, easements, charges and liens described
in the Master Declaration; and,
WHEREAS, the Federal Housing Administration and Veteran's
Administration have determined that the Additional Property and
the development plan of the Declarant therefor are in accordance
with the general plan of development heretofore approved by each
of them;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the Declar-
ant hereby declares that the Additional Property shall be held,
transferred, sold, conveyed and occupied subject to the condi-
tions, restrictions, easements, charges and liens set forth in
the Master Declaration, which covenants and restrictions shall
run with the Additional Property and be binding upon all persons
having any right, title or interest in the Additional Property or
any part thereof, their heirs, successors and assigns, and shall
inure to the benefit of each owner thereof; and in furtherance
thereof the Declarant hereby declares:
1. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Additional Property shall become
subject to the Master Declaration on the date this Supplementary
Declaration is filed of record in the Office of the County Record-
er in and for Carver County, Minnesota.
2. DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS. In addition to the easements
described in the Master Declaration which are hereby made applic-
able to the Additional Property, the Declarant has also estab-
lished certain common driveway and utility easements which are
applicable to the Additional Property and all of which are more
fully described in that certain First Supplementary Declaration
of Easements for Cimarron Home Owners Association, dated of even
date herewith and filed of record in the Office of the County
Recorder in and for Carver County, Minnesota.
3. AUTHORITY. This Supplementary Declaration is made in
accordance with the rights reserved to the Declarant in Section
2.1(a) of the Master Declaration.
4. NO MODIFICATION. Nothing herein shall be deemed to
amend, modify or in any respect alter the terms, covenants and
restrictions.set forth in the Master Declaration, all of which is
hereby ratified and confirmed in its entirety.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Declarant has caused this Supplemen-
tary Declaration to be executed as of the day and year first
above written.
NEW HORIZON HOMES, INC.
By
Robert L. Burger, President
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
SS
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
On this day of 19 - before me a Notary
Public, appeared ROBERT L. BURGER to me personally known, who,
being by me duly sworn, did say, that he is the President of the
corporation named in the foregoing instrument and that the seal
affixed to said instrument is the corporate seal of said corpora-
tion and the said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of
said corporation by authority of its Board of Directors and said
ROBERT L. BURGER acknowledged said instrument to be the free act
and deed of said corporation.
Notary Public
This document was drafted by:
Barnett, Ratelle, Hennessy,
Vander Vort, Stasel & Herzog, P.A.
4624 IDS Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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ORIGINAL PROPERTY
Lots 1 through 36, inclusive, Block 1;
Lots 1 through 20, inclusive, Block 6;
all in Chaparral 2nd Addition, according to the plat
thereof on file and of record in the Office of the
County Recorder in and for Carver County, Minnesota
and all of which is situated in said county.
EXHIBIT A
RICTNov 131979
ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
Lots 1 through 60, inclusive, Block 1;
Lots 1 through 40, inclusive, Block 2;
all in Chaparral 3rd Addition, according to the plat
thereof on file and of record in the Office of the
County Recorder in and for Carver County, Minnesota
and all of which is situated in said county.
EXHIBIT B
FIRST
SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS
FOR
CIMARRON HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
THIS SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS, made and de-
clared on this day of , 19 by NEW HORIZON
HOMES, INC., a Minnesota corporation (hereinafter referred to as
the "Declarant") ;
W I T N E S S E T H T H A T:
WHEREAS, Declarant is the owner of the real property des-
cribed on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein for all purposes (the "Property"); and,
WHEREAS, the Property has been platted and subdivided into
individual lots (the "Lots") for development as a multi -family
residential housing community; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain First Supplementary Declara-
tion of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, dated of even
date herewith, the Lots and the Property have been made subject
to the -conditions and restrictions more fully described in that
certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions,
dated , and recorded as Document No. , in
the Office of the County Recorder .in and for Carver County,
Minnesota; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to such Supplementary Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, the Declarant desires to
declare and establish certain easements which will benefit and
burden the Lots for the purpose of. facilitating the development
and continued existence of the Property as such multi -family
community;
WHEREAS, the Declarant has caused the Cimarron Home Owners
Association (the "Association") to be incorporated under the laws -
of the State of Minnesota for the purpose of exercising the
rights granted to the Association in that certain Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions which is also applicable
to the Property;
NOW; THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the Declar-
ant hereby declares that the Lots are, and shall be held, trans-
ferred, sold,, conveyed and occupied subject to the easements and
covenants hereinafter set forth, which easements and covenants
shall burden and benefit and run with the land of the particular
Lots described hereinafter and be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of all parties having any right, title or interest in
such Lots, or any part thereof, their heirs, successors and
assigns, and are described as follows:
1. Private Common Drivewav Easements.
(a) Common Driveway Easement. Each of the Lots identified
under Column I on Exhibit B attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein for all purposes shall be subject to and
burdened with a common driveway easement over the specified
portions of such Lots described under Column II on Exhibit B,
running in favor of the Owners of the Lots identified under
Column III on Exhibit B, their tenants, invitees and licensees,
and the Association, but in common with all 'others having a
similar right, for the purpose of pedestrian and"vehicular ingress
and egress to and from public streets and the respective Lots
served and benefited by such easements.
(b) Maneuvering Easement. Each of the Lots identified on
Exhibit B, which is served and benefited by, or subject to and
burdened with, a common driveway easement as described herein -
above in subparagraph 1(a), shall be subject to and burdened with
a maneuvering easement running in favor of the Owners of any
other Lot or Lots also served or burdened by such common driveway
easement, their tenants, invitees and licensees, and the Associa-
tion, but in common with all others having a similar right, for
the purpose of backing, turning or otherwise maneuvering vehicles,
but only over that portion of such burdened Lot which is covered
by the paved driveway apron, as originally constructed by the
Declarant, which lies more than twenty (20) feet, measured per-
pendicularly, from the garage door of the building erected by the
Declarant upon such burdened Lot.
(c) Interference with Easements. No obstructions which
would prevent, restrict or otherwise inhibit the passage of
pedestrians or vehicles over any portion of the common driveway
easement or maneuvering easement shall be erected, condoned or
permitted to endure by the Owner of any Lot burdened with such
easements, his tenants, invitees or licensees, or the Association,
nor shall any other conduct, passive or affirmative, including,
but not limited to the parking or storage of vehicles, be permit-
ted which would in any manner restrict the rights of the respec-
tive Owners of each benefited Lot, their tenants, invitees and
licensees, and the Assocation, to fully utilize such easements
for the purposes permitted herein. The provisions of this sub-
paragraph shall constitute restrictive covenants running with and
binding upon the Lots described on Exhibit B.
2. Underground Utility Easements. Each of the Lots iden-
tified on Exhibit C attached hereto and by this reference made a
part hereof, shall be subject to a right and easement for under-
ground general utility purposes over the portions thereof which
are described on Exhibit C, and, in addition, each Lot over which
a public utility easement has been dedicated, as shown on the
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recorded plat of the Property, shall also ..be subject to a right
and easement for underground general utility purposes over that
portion of such Lot which is burdened with such dedicated public
utility easement. Such utility purposes shall include, but not
be limited to, sewer, water, electrical and telephone purposes,
including the right to build, construct, reconstruct, rebuild,
repair, maintain and operate underground sewer, water, electrical
mains and telephone cables, and any surface connections to such
underground mains, along with the right to enter upon, and open
the ground for such purposes providing that all such'openings
shall be filled and the surface -restored to its former condition.
All such utility easements shall ..jointly run in favor of and
inure to the benefit of the Owners Hof .the adjacent Lots, the
Association and any and all public authorities or utility com-
panies maintaining or operating any utility facilities upon such
easement area.
3. Priority. The utility easements described hereinabove
in paragraph 2, are and shall continue to be superior to the
common driveway and maneuvering easements described hereinabove
in paragraph 1; provided, however, in the event that it shall be
necessary to install, repair or maintain any utility facilities
crossing any common driveway or maneuvering easement, such repairs
and maintenance shall be undertaken so as to cause, to the extent
practicable, minimal interference with the use of such easements,
and any and all damage to the road or driveway apron surfaces
shall be repaired and the surface fully restored.
4. Easements Perpetual and Appurtenant. The easements
described herein shall be perpetual in duration and shall be
appurtenant to the Lots which are served and benefited by such
easements.
5. Easement Rights of Association. Notwithstanding any-
thing herein to the apparent contrary, all the easements created
herein which run in favor of the Association are only exercisable
by the Association in connection with the exercise of those
rights and obligations of the Association which are more fully
described in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions which is also applicable to the Property.
6. Enforcement of Easements.
(a) Right to Enforce. Each of the easements and restrictions
as set forth herein shall be enforceable by any of the Owners of
any Lot which is benefited by such easement, any of their respec-
tive successors in title, and the Association, but no other
person shall. have any right to enforce any of such easements or
restrictions nor shall any other person, other than such Owner,
the Owner's tenant, invitees and licensees, and the Association,
have any interest in the easements hereby created and declared.
Nothing contained herein shall constitute a dedication of any
interest in such easements to the public or give any members of
the public any rights hereunder. The failure of the Association
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or any Owner to enforce any of the easements or restrictions
herein contained shall in no event be deemed a waiver of the
right to do so thereafter. r:
(b) Remedies for Violation. In the event of any violation
or attempted or threatened violation of the terms hereof, or any
interference or attempted or threatened interference with the
easements rights herein granted, each of the easements and res-
trictions may be enforced by a proceeding at law or in equity, or
both. If any person shall elect to enforce the terms hereof by a
proceeding in equity, such person may petition for a restraining
order or injunction, temporary or permanent, prohibiting such
violation or interference and demanding compliance with the
provisions hereof, which restraining order -and - injunction shall
be obtainable upon proof of the existence of such violation or
attempted or threatened violation or interference, and without
the necessity of proof of the inadequancy of legal remedies or
irreparable harm.
(c) .Costs of Enforcement. If any of the easements or res-
trictions created herein are enforced by appropriate proceedings
by any Owner, such Owner may be reimbursed by the Association for
all or any part of the costs incurred by such Owner in the enforce-
ment thereof, including, but not limited to reasonable attorneys'
fees, costs and expenses, as the Board of Directors of the Associa-
tion shall, in its sole discretion determine. If any of the
easements or restrictions created herein are enforced by appro-
priate proceedings by the Association in connection with a breach
of the terms hereof by any Owner, the Owner's family, guests,
tenants or contract purchasers, and if the Association shall
prevail in any such proceeding, such Owner shall also pay all
reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred by the
Association in connection with the enforcement of such easements
and restrictions.
7. Construction. In the event of any ambiguity as to the
scope of any easement or the obligations of any person affected
thereby, all of such easements shall be interpreted and construed
in a manner consistent with and in accordance with the general
purposes and plan of development as set forth in the Declaration
of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions applicable to the
Property.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, New HorizonHomes, Inc. has caused these
presents to be executed as of the date first above written.
NEW HORIZON HOMES, INC.
By
Robert L. Burger, President
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
SS
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
On this day of , 19 , before me, a -
Notary Public iw thin and for said County, appeared ROBERT L.,
BURGER to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did
say, that he is the President of NEW HORIZON HOMES, INC., that
the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the corporate
seal of said corporation, and that said instrument was executed
on behalf of said corporation by authority of its Board of Direc-
tors and the said ROBERT L. BURGER acknowledged said instrument
to be the free act and deed of said corporation.
Notary Public
This document was drafted by:
Barnett, Ratelle, Hennessy,
Vander Vort, Stasel & Herzog, P.A.
4624 IDS Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Lots 1 through 40, inclusive, Block 2 '`l
Lots 1 through 60, inclusive, Block';
all in Chaparral 3rd Addition, according to the plat
thereof on file and of record in the Office of the
County Recorder in and for Carver County, Minnesota
and all of which is situated in said county.
Lots 35 and 36, Block 1;
Lots 18 and 19, Block 6;
all in Chaparral 2nd Addition, according to the plat
thereof on file and of record in the Office of the
County Recorder in and for Carver County, Minnesota
and all -of which is situated in said county.
EXHIBIT A
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A PRIVATE COMMON DRIVEWAY EASE ?TS
(Each being a 14 foot strip, 7 feet on either side of the indicated center line,
including such extensions as may be required to reach angular or curved lot lines.
All lot references are to lots in Chaparral 3rd Addition, unless otherwise speci-
fically designated.)
Column I Column II
SERVIENT PARCEL(S) CENTER LINE OF EASEMENT STRIP
Column III
DOMINANT
(SERVED) PARCEL(S)
Lots 35 and
36,
Commencing at the Northeast corner of
Lots 35 and
36, Block
Block 1, Chaparral
Lot 1, Block 1, being the POINT OF BEGIN-
1, Chaparral
2nd
2nd Addition
and
NING; thence Westerly along the Northerly
Addition and
Lots
Lots 1 and 2,
Block
lot lines of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, a
1 and 2, Block
1,
1, Chaparral
3rd
distance of 110 feet and there terminating.
Chaparral 3rd
Addition
Addition
Lots 3, 4, 5
and 6,
Commencing at the Northeasterly corner
Lots 3, 4, 5
and 61
Block 1
of Lot 5, Block 1, being the POINT OF
Block 1
BEGINNING; thence Westerly along the
Northerly lot lines of Lots 5 and 6,
Block 1, a distance of 110 feet and
there terminating.
Lots 7, 8, 9
and 10,
Commencing at the Northeasterly corner of
Lots 71 8, 9
and 10.
Block 1
Lot 9, Block 1, being the POINT OF BEGIN-
Block 1
NING; thence Southwesterly along the North-
westerly lot lines of Lots 9 and 10, Block
1, a distance of 125 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 11, 12,
13 and
Commencing at the Northeasterly corner
Lots 11, 12,
13 and
14, Block 1
of Lot 13, Block 1, being the POINT OF
14, Block 1
BEGINNING; thence Southwesterly along
the Northwesterly lot lines of Lots 13
and 14, Block 1, a distance of 110.feet
and there terminating.
Lots 15, 16,
17 and
Commencing at the Northeasterly corner
Lots 15, 16,
17 and
18, Block 1
of Lot 17, Block 1, being the POINT OF
18, Block 1
BEGINNING; thence Southwesterly along
the Northwesterly lot lines of Lots 17
and 18, Block 1, a distance of 130z feet
and there terminating.
Lots 19, 20,
21 and
Commencing at the most Northerly corner of
Lots 19, 20,
21 and
22, Block 1
Lot 21, Block 1, being the POINT OF BEGIN-
22, Block 1
NING; thence Southwesterly along the North -
EXHIBIT B
SERVIENT PARCEL(S) CENTER LINE OF EASEMENT STRIP
DOMINANT
(SERVED) PARCEL(S)
westerly lot lines of Lots 21 and 22, Block
1, a distance of 115 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 23, 24, 25 and Commencing at the Northwesterly corner
26, Block 1 of Lot 25, Block 1, being the POINT OF
BEGINNING; thence Southwesterly along the
Northwesterly lot lines of Lots 25 and 26,
Block.l, a distance of 115 feet and there
terminating.
Lots 23, 24, 25 and
26, Block 1
Lots 27, 28, 29 and Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot Lots 27, 28, 29 and
30, Block 1 29, Block 1, being -the POINT OF BEGINNING; 30, Block 1
thence Southerly along the Westerly lot
lines of Lots 29 and 30, Block 1, a dis-
tance of 110 feet and there terminating.
Lots 31, 32, 33 and Commencing at the -.Northwest corner of Lot Lots 31, 32, 33 and
34, Block 1 33, Block 1, being the POINT OF BEGINNING; 34, Block 1
thence Southerly along the Westerly lot
lines of Lots 33 and 34, Block 1, a distance
of 110 feet and there terminating.
Lots 35, 36, 37 and Commencing at the most Westerly corner of
38, Block 1 Lot 37, Block 1, being the POINT OF BEGIN-
NING; thence Southeasterly along the South-
westerly lot lines of Lots 37 and 38, Block
1, a distance of 120 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 39, 40, 41 and Commencing at the most Northerly corner of
42, Block 1 Lot 40, Block 1, being the POINT OF BEGIN-
NING; thence Southeasterly along the North-
easterly lot lines of Lots 40 and 39, Block
1, a distance of 120 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 43, 44, 45 and Commencing at the Southwesterly corner
46, Block 1 of Lot 45, Block 1, being the POINT OF
BEGINNING; thence Southeasterly along the
Southwesterly lot lines of Lots 45 and 46,-
Block 1, a distance of 120 feet and there
terminating.
Lots 35, 36, 37 and
38, Block 1
Lots 39, 40, 41 and
42, Block 1
Lots 43, 44, 45 and
46, Block 1
Lots 47, 48, 49 and Commencing at the most Southwesterly cor- Lots 47, 48, 49 and
50, Block 1 ner of Lot 49, Block 1, being the POINT OF 50, Block 1
BEGINNING; thence Easterly along the South-
erly lot lines of Lots 49 and 50, Block 1,
a distance of 105 feet and there terminating.
Lots 51, 52, 53 and Commencing at the Southwesterly corner of Lots 51, 52, 53 and
54, Block 1 Lot 53, Block 1, being the POINT OF BEGIN- 54, Block 1
NING; thence Easterly along the Southerly
lot line of Lots 53 and 54, Block 1, a dis-
tance of 125 feet and there terminating.
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DOMINANT
SERVIENT PARCEL(S)
CENTER LINE OF EASEMENT STRIP
(SERVED) PARCEL(S)
Lots 55, 56, 57 and
Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot
Lots 55, 56, 57 and
58, Block 1
57, Block 1, being the POINT OF BEGINNING;
58, Block 1
thence Southeasterly along the Southwest-
erly lot lines of Lots 57 and 58, Block
1, a distance of 110 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 59 and 60,
Commencing at the most Northeasterly cor-
Lots 59 and 60,
Block 1
ner of Lot 60, Block 1, being the POINT OF
Block 1
BEGINNING; thence Southwesterly along the
Southeasterly lot line of Lot 60, Block 1,
a distance of 15 feet and there terminating.
Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Commencing at a point on the Westerly lot Lots 1 and 2,,Block 2
line of Lot 2, Block 2, at a point which
is the point of intersection of said lot
line and a line which is parallel to and
7 feet Southerly of the Northerly lot line
of Lots 2 and 1, Block 2, said point of
intersection being the POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence Easterly along said parallel line
a distance of 105 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 3_, 4, 5 and 6, Commencing at the Northwesterly corner of Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6,
Block 2 Lot 6, Block 2, being the POINT OF BEGIN- Block 2
NING; thence Northeasterly along the North-
westerly lot lines of Lots 6 and 5, Block
2, a distance of 110 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 7 and 8, Block 2 Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot Lots 7 and 8, Block 2
7, Block 2, being the POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence Northwesterly along the North-
easterly lot line of Lot 7, Block 2,
a distance of 47 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 4, 5, 8, 9 and Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot Lots 9 and 10,
10, Block 2 9, Block 2, being the POINT OF BEGINNING; Block 2
thence Northwesterly along the Southwest-
erly lot lines of Lots 9 and 10, Block 2,
a distance of 135 feet and there terminating.
Lots 11, 12, 13 and Commencing at the most Southerly corner of Lots 11, 12, 13 and
14, Block 2 Lot 12, Block 2, being the POINT OF BEGIN- 14, Block 2
NING; thence Northeasterly along the South-
easterly lot lines of Lots 12 and 11, Block
2, a distance of 140 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 15, 16, 17, 21, Commencing at the most Westerly corner of Lots 15 and 16, Block 2
24 and 25, Block 2 Lot 16, Block 2, being the POINT OF BEGIN-
NING; thence Southeasterly along the South-
westerly lot line of Lot 16, Block 2 (which
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�SERVIENT PARCELS) CENTER LINE OF EASEMENT STRIP DOMINANT
-(SERVED-) PARCELS)
is also the Northeasterly lot line of Lot
17, Block 2), a distance of 38.29 feet, to
a point which is the most Easterly corner
of Lot 17, Block 2; thence Southeasterly
along the Northeasterly lot lines of Lots
21, 24 and 25, Block 2, a distance of 100
feet and there terminating.
Lots 17 and 18, Commencing at the most Northerly corner of Lots 17 and 18, Block
Block 2 Lot 18, Block 2, being the POINT OF BEGIN- -
NING; thence Southeasterly along the North-
easterly lot line of Lot 18, Block 2, a
distance of 43 feet and there terminating.
Lots 19, 20, 21 and Commencing at the most Westerly corner of Lots 19, 20, 21 and
22, Block 2 Lot 22, Block 2, being the POINT OF BEGIN- 22, Block 2
NING; thence Northeasterly along the North-
westerly lot lines of Lots 22 and 21, Block
2, a distance of 115 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 23, 24, 25 and Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot Lots 23, 24, 25 and
26, Block 2 26, Block 2, being the POINT OF BEGINNING; 26, Block 2
thence Northerly along the Westerly lot
lines of Lots 26 and 25, Block'2, a dis-
tance of 110 feet and there terminating.
Lots 27, 28, 29 and Commencing at the most Easterly corner of Lots 27, 28, 29 and
30, Block 2 Lot 27, Block 2, being the POINT OF BEGIN- 30, Block 2
NING; thence Northwesterly along the North-
easterly lot lines of Lots 27 and 28, Block
2, a distance of 130 feet and there termi-
nating.
Lots 31, 32, 33 and Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot Lots 31, 32, 33 and
34, Block 2 31, Block 2, being the POINT OF BEGINNING; 345, Block 2
thence Westerly along the Northerly lot
lines of Lots 31 and 32, Block 2, a distance
of 110 feet and there terminating.
Lots 35, 36, 37 and Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot Lots 35, 36, 37 and
38, Block 2 35, Block 2, being the POINT OF`BEGINNING; 38, Block 2
thence Westerly along the Northerly lot
lines of Lots 35 and 361 Block 2, a dis-
tance of 110 feet and there terminating.
Lots 18
and 19,
Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot
Lots 18 and 19, Block
Block 6,
Chaparral
39, Block 2, being the POINT OF
BEGINNING;
6, Chaparral 2nd
2nd Addition
and
thence Northwesterly along the
Northeaster-
Addition and Lots 39
Lots 39
and 40,
ly lot lines of Lots 39 and 40,
Block 2, a
and 40, Block 2,
Block 2,
Chaparral
distance of 110 feet and thereterminating.
Chaparral 3rd
3rd Addition
Addition
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UTILITY EASEMENTS
(Each being a 14 foot strip, 7 feet on either side of the indi-
cated center line, including such extensions as may be required
to reach angular or curved• lot lines. All lot references are to
lots in Chaparral 3rd Addition, unless otherwise specifically
designated.)
Commencing at a point on the Southwesterly lot line of Lot 2,
Block 2, at a point which is the point of intersection of said
lot line and a line which is parallel to and 37 feet Northwest-
erly of the Southeasterly lot lines of Lots 2 and 1, Block 2,
said point of intersection being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence
Northeasterly along said parallel line a distance of 105 feet and
there terminating.
Commencing at a point on the curved Southerly lot line of Lot 9,
Block 2, at a point which is the point of intersection of said
lot line and a line which is parallel to and 4 feet Northeasterly
of the Southwesterly lot line of Lot 9, Block 2, said point of
intersection being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence -Northwesterly
along said parallel line a distance of 13 feet to a second point
of intersection with a line which is parallel to and 37 feet
Northwesterly of the Southeasterly lot lines of Lots 9 and 10,
Block 2; thence Northeasterly along said second parallel line a
distance of 110 feet and there terminating.
Commencing at a point on the curved Northwesterly lot line of Lot
16, Block 2, at a point which is the point of intersection of
said lot line and a line which is parallel to and 37 feet South-
erly of the Northerly lot lines of Lots 16 and 15, Block 2, said
point of intersection being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence East-
erly along said parallel line a distance of 125 feet and there
terminating.
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EXHIBIT C
CONSENT TO ANNEXATION OF
ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
THIS CONSENT, made on this
day of JI 19
Y the Federal Housing Administration, an agency of the United
States Government (herein referred to as the "FHA");
W I T N E S S E T H T H A T:
WHEREAS_ New Horizon Homes, Inc., a Minnesota corporation
(hereinafter referred to as the "Developer") is the owner of the
real property described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and b
this referer — Y
incorporated herein for all purposes (the "Addi-
tional Prope—y«); and,
WHEREAS the Developer has reserved the right to subject the
Additional P—.perty to the conditions and restrictions more full
described in what Y
certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions
and Restrict_ ins for Cimarron Home Owners Association, dated
and recorded as Document No. _
in the
Office of the` County Recorder in and for Carver Count
Declaration b Y (such
Ong hereinafter referred to as the "Master Declara-
tion"); and,
WHEREAS,e Developer now desires to subject the Additional
Property to th_ conditions and restrictions of the Master Declar-
ation; and,
WHEREAS, Section 2.1 of the Master Declaration provides that
the FHA shall have the right to veto any such annexation by the
Developer if the development plan for the Additional Property is
not in accordance with the general plan of development heretofore
approved by the FHA for the real property described'in the Master
Declaration and the Additional Property; and,
WHEREAS, the FHA has determined that the development plan
for the Additional Property is in accordance with the general
plan of development heretofore approved by it;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the FHA
does hereby consent to the submission of the Additional Property
to the conditions and restrictions of the Master Declaration.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the FHA has caused this Consent to be
executed as of the date and year first above written.
FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
By
Its
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
On this day of 19 , before me, a Notary
Public, appeared , to me personally known,
who being by me duly sworn, did say that he is the
of the FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION and that said instrument
was signed and sealed on behalf of such agency of the United
States Government by authority vested in him by law.
Notary Public
THIS DOCUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
Barnett, Ratelle, Hennessy,
Vander Vort, Stasel & Herzog,
A Professional Association
4624 IDS Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
Lots 1 through 40, inclusive, Block 1;
Lots 1 through 60, inclusive, Block 2;
all in Chaparral 3rd Addition, according to the plat
thereof on file and of record in the Office of the
County Recorder in and for Carver County, Minnesota
and all of which is situated in said county.
EXHIBIT A