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Memorandum
To: Steve Buresh
From: Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner
Date: April 28, 2026
Re: City Council Approval – Metes & Bounds Subdivision / Rezoning
On April 27, 2026, the City Council approved the requested metes & bounds subdivision and
rezoning to single-family residenƟal subject to staff condiƟons.
These condiƟons shall be addressed in the plan set prior to recording the subdivision at Carver
County or at the Ɵme of permiƫng.
Staff CondiƟons Requiring Plan Revisions:
Water Resources:
1. The Developer and their design Engineer shall work with City Staff in amending the
plans, dated March 9, 2026, prepared by Lake & Land Surveying, to fully satisfy plan
comments and concerns. Final construction plans will be subject to review and approval
by staff. Prior to Permitting
2. The Developer shall confirm filtration treatment volume provided onsite and verify that
all stormwater design aspects match as modeled in HydroCAD and MIDS, presented in
the stormwater management report, and shown on the plans. The applicant shall
submit verification that rate control and water quality requirements are met prior to
issuance of building permits. Prior to Permitting
3. The Developer shall secure an approved wetland type and boundary LGU decision prior
to recording the subdivision. Prior to Recording
4. The Developer shall work with staff to develop and implement an erosion and sediment
control plan prior to the initiation of grading activities. Prior to Permitting
5. The Developer shall provide an explanation of treatment methods utilized in MIDS
modeling or revise the model parameters to align with site conditions and verify
compliance with water quality requirements prior to issuance of building permits. Prior
to Permitting
6. Soil testing shall be required during construction to confirm underlying soil conditions
are present at the basin location, since initial soil borings were not provided. Prior to
Permitting
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7. It is the Developer’s responsibility to ensure that permits are received from all other
applicable agencies with jurisdiction over the project (i.e. Army Corps of Engineers, DNR,
MnDOT, Carver County, RPBC Watershed District, Board of Water and Soil Resources,
MDH, MPCA, etc.). The applicant shall submit verification that all applicable permits
have been secured prior to the issuance of building permits. Prior to Permitting
8. The Developer shall provide final versions of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) and water
quality modelling with the building permit submittal. Prior to Permitting
9. The Developer shall develop a maintenance plan for the private on-site stormwater
system. An Operations and Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded prior to the
issuance of building permits. Prior to Permitting
Engineering:
1. The Developer shall enter into Encroachment Agreements for all private improvements
located within public drainage and utility easements or right-of-way, as approved by the
City Engineer, prior to issuance of building permits. Prior to Permitting
2. The Developer shall provide revised plans prepared by James Grams, dated March 9,
2026. Prior to Recording
3. The Developer’s plans show a retaining wall along the drainage and utility easement.
The applicant shall verify that no footings or structural components of the retaining wall
are located within the easement. Prior to Recording
4. The plans shall show bituminous trail removals due to driveway construction, as well as
damage caused by installation of the existing home’s sewer and water services. Prior to
Recording
5. The plans shall show the date when the well on the site was sealed. Prior to Recording
6. The plans shall be adjusted to show the rock entrance located outside the bituminous
path. Prior to Recording
7. The Developer shall provide appropriate trail signage when the path is closed. With
Permitting
8. The plans shall include curb and asphalt removal and replacement, as well as applicable
city detail sheets. Prior to Recording
9. The Developer shall provide revised plans for review and approval. Prior to Recording
10. It is the Developer’s responsibility to ensure that all required permits are obtained from
other agencies with jurisdiction over the project.
Planning:
1. The driveway location for Parcel B shall require approval by City Staff. With Permitting
Forestry:
1. Tree survey: Survey requirements are laid out in Chapter 18-61 of City Code where all
trees over 5” dbh must be surveyed which would include location, diameter, species,
condition rating and marked whether or not it is being removed or saved. All trees
where the critical root zone (as defined in Chapter 1) that may be impacted by
construction must be included on the survey. Prior to Recording
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2. A delineation of existing canopy coverage is needed. This can be done by taking an up-
to-date aerial view of the site and calculating existing canopy coverage, minimum
canopy coverage required and the canopy coverage post-construction. Prior to
Recording
3. Tree preservation detail: map of the site that includes the location of tree preservation
fencing. Should also include fencing details itself- ex. 4’ orange snow fence will be used
for tree protection fencing around the critical root zone of trees etc. Prior to Recording
If you have quesƟons regarding the feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out via email at
rarsenault@chanhassenmn.gov or by phone at (952) 227-1132.
Sincerely,
Rachel Arsenault
Associate Planner
CC: Eric Maass, Community Development Director
Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resources Specialist
Mackenze Grunig, Project Engineer
Joe Seidl, Water Resources Engineer