CHASKA PLANNNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1. Call to Order Chairperson Huang called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Roll Call Roll call was taken. Members present: Commissioners Bowe, Cross, Dahlke, Kelley, Keyport, Personius, Pfeiffer, Theis, and Chairperson Huang. Members absent: None. Also present: Luke Melchert, City Attorney; Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director, and Liz Hanson, City Planner. 3. Adopt the Agenda Motion by Commissioner Personius, second by Commissioner Pfeiffer to adopt the agenda as presented. 4. Visitor Presentation No one appeared under Visitor Presentation. 5. Minutes Commissioner Keyport referred to item No. 7, and stated the first line should reflect the he, not Commissioner Kelley, recused himself from the discussion. Commissioner Cross pointed out a spelling error on page 3 of the minutes. City Planner Hanson confirmed she noted the correction. Motion by Commissioner Keyport, second by Commissioner Kelley to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2017 Planning Commission meeting as amended. 6. Consent Agenda Due to his interest with an item on the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Keyport recused himself and stepped down from the dais. Commissioner Cross pointed out an error in the numbering of the Consent Agenda. Motion by Commissioner Theis, second by Commissioner Personius to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: a. Receive Minutes of the March 6, and March 20, 2017 City Council meeting b. Approve Final Site & Building Plan for BankVista in the Chaska Grandview development/bankvista/pc # 17-08, subject to the following conditions: 1. Approvals shall be based on the following graphic exhibits: a. Project Narrative, submitted by BankVista, dated March 27, 2017.
PAGE 2 b. Alta Survey, submitted by Demare-Gabriel Land Surveyors, Inc., dated January 17, 2017. c. Grading & Erosion Control Plan, submitted by Elliott, dated March 24, 2017. d. Utility & Stormwater Plan, submitted by Elliott, dated March 24, 2017. e. Site Plan, submitted by Elliott, dated March 24, 2017. f. Landscaping Plan, submitted by Elliott, dated March 24, 2017. g. Photometric Plans (pgs 1-2), submitted by JTH Lighting Alliance, dated February 6, 2017. h. Floor Plan, submitted by Lundin Architects, LLC, dated March 27, 2017. i. Building Elevations (A3.01 & A3.02), submitted by Lundin Architects, LLC, dated February 2, 2017. j. Renderings, submitted by Lundin Architects, LLC, dated March 27, 2017. k. Exterior Finish Area Calculations, submitted by Lundin Architects, LLC, dated March 27, 2017. 2. Compliance with section 9.11 Building Design/Materials and Site Design. 3. Provision of Kasota Stone to be a cultured stone, not a veneer, to be classified as a Class I material. 4. Provision to remove the 46 inch green ash tree. 5. Provision of proposed signage (monument & wall) to meet Section 10 of the zoning code. 6. Provision of mechanical equipment to be fully screened from view. 7. Provision to match monument and trash enclosure with principal building. 8. Provision of existing fence to be maintained by the property owner. 9. Provision of fence to be fixed by the property owner and to be approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. 10. Provision to vacate cross access easement. 11. Compliance with applicable zoning requirements, in particular Chapter 9 (General Requirements). 12. Provision of a storm water management plan meeting City and Carver County WMO standards. c. Approve Final Site & Building Plan for Southwest Christian High School/SW Christian High School/PC #17-06, subject to the following conditions: 1. Approvals shall be based on the following graphic exhibits: a. Project Narrative, submitted by Dan Beckering of SW Christian High School, dated March 3, 2017. b. Project Narrative, submitted by Kayle Vick of SW Christian High School, dated March 3, 2017. c. Project Narrative (pgs 1-2), submitted by BGW, dated March 7, 2017. d. Project Narrative (pgs 1-2), submitted by BGW, dated March 31, 2017. e. Floor Plans (pgs A101-A103), submitted by BGW, undated. f. Exterior Elevations (pgs 1-3), submitted by BGW, undated. g. Exterior Color Board, submitted by BGW, undated. h. Retaining Wall Elevation, submitted by BGW, undated. i. Photometric Site Plan, submitted by BGW, undated. j. Existing Conditions Survey, submitted by Westwood, dated March 7, 2017. k. Civil Site Plan, submitted by Westwood, dated March 7, 2017.
PAGE 3 l. Grading, Drainage & Erosion Control Plan, submitted by Westwood, dated March 7, 2017. m. Utility Plan, submitted by Westwood, dated March 7, 2017. n. Landscape Plan, submitted by Westwood, dated March 7, 2017 and revised March 31, 2017. 2. Adherence to City Engineer Memo dated. 3. Provision to obtain a separate Conditional Use Permit if church use is pursued for this site. 4. Provision of proposed signage to meet Section 10 of the zoning code. 5. Provision of additional brick to be incorporated on the north and west elevations and to be approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 6. Provision of mechanical equipment to be fully screened from view. 7. Provision of proposed light poles to not exceed 25 feet in height. 8. Provision of lighting to meet Section 9.24 of the zoning ordinance. 9. Provision of proposed retaining wall railing to match existing fencing on site. 10. The school shall not allow the enrollment to exceed 600 students. 11. No parking associated with Southwest Christian High School or associated events may occur on White Oak Drive, Groves Drive or any other adjacent public Right-of- Way. 12. Provision of landscaping to meet required quantities. 13. Provision of irrigation for the landscaped and sodded areas of the site. 14. Compliance with applicable zoning requirements, in particular Chapter 9 (General Requirements). 15. Provision of a storm water management plan meeting City and Carver County WMO standards. d. Approve Final Site & Building Plan and Final Plat for Medical Office Building & Hy-Vee in Chaska Creek Center/MSP Commercial & Hy-Vee, Inc./PC # 17-07, subject to the following conditions: 1. Approvals shall be based on the following graphic exhibits: a. Incomplete Submittal Letter Response (pgs 1-4), submitted by Sambatek, dated March 31, 2017. b. Chaska Creek Center EAW Determination Letter (pgs 1-6), submitted by Sambatek, dated March 7, 2017. c. Project Narrative (pgs 1-5), submitted by Hyvee, dated November 1, 2016 and revised November 22, 2016. d. Project Narrative (pgs 1-2), submitted by Medical Office Building, undated. e. Final Site Development Plans (pgs 1-24), submitted by Sambatek, dated November 1, 2016 and revised March 31, 2017. f. Chaska Creek Center Final Plat (pgs 1-3), submitted by Sambatek, undated. g. Hyvee Exterior Elevations (pgs A6.0 & A6.1), submitted by Hyvee, dated August 28, 2015. h. Hyvee Fixture & Equipment Plan A0.0, submitted by Hyvee, dated November 1, 2016. i. C-Store Exterior Elevations (pgs A3.0 & A3.1), submitted by Hyvee, dated November 1, 2016.
PAGE 4 j. C-Store Fixture & Equipment Plan A0.0, submitted by Hyvee, dated November 1, 2016. k. Food Store Color Scheme, submitted by Hyvee, undated. l. Hyvee Photometric Plan with Fixtures, dated November 1, 2016. m. Hy-Vee Site Cross Sections (EX 1 & 2), submitted by Sambatek, dated February 6, 2017. n. Medical Office Architectural Plans (pgs A0.0, A1.0, A1.1, A2.0, A2.1, A2.2, A3.0, A3.1, A4.0), submitted by SRa, dated November 1, 2016 and revised February 1, 2017. o. Medical Office Building Renderings (pgs 1-4), submitted by SRa, dated November 1, 2016. p. Medical Office Building Colored Elevations (East & North and West & South), submitted by SRa, dated February 1, 2017. q. Medical Office Building Photometric with fixtures, submitted by Mlazgar Associates, dated January 30, 2017. r. Medical Office Building Color Scheme B, submitted by SRa, undated. s. Garbage Truck Exhibit, submitted by Sambatek, undated. t. Exterior Lighting Cut Sheets (pgs 1-22), undated. u. Hy-Vee Bench detail (pgs 1-2). v. Chaska Creek Commons Phase One Development Plan Colored Landscape, submitted by Sambatek, dated April 6, 2017 2. Adherence with the City Engineer s Memo dated April 6, 2017. 3. Provision of material boards for the Hyvee and Medical Office Building proposals to be submitted at time of Building Permit application. 4. Provision of Chaska colored brick on Hy-Vee store to be approved by the Planning Department prior to application. 5. Provision to include more areas of Chaska brick color on Hy-Vee elevations. 6. Provision of C-Store to use Chaska colored brick to be consistent with Hy-Vee store. 7. Provision of face brick to be used on the Hy-Vee, C-Store, and Medical Office Building. 8. Provision of the Hy-Vee outdoor display areas to be limited to what is shown on the approved site plan, with the understanding that the parking lot display areas shown will not be used simultaneously, and only for seasonal sales such as a garden center. 9. Provision of NW corner of Hy-Vee site to be further evaluated for additional trees. 10. Provision of a clearly defined and appropriately landscaped pedestrian ways between the various districts. 11. Provision of sidewalks provided on both sides of all streets, specifically Chaska Creek Way, and to be shown on all plans. 12. Provision to further evaluate the feasibility of adding a vehicular connection between the retail and professional site to the south. 13. Fire hydrant locations be reviewed and approved by the Fire Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 14. For businesses sharing the same façade, the same or a similar method of signing must be used for all parties desiring to place a sign on the façade. 15. Provision of all proposed signs to meet Section 10 of the Zoning Ordinance.
PAGE 5 16. Mechanical equipment for each building to be fully screened from view. 17. Approval of the right-in/right-out access of Chaska Creek Way onto Engler Boulevard (County Road 10) by Carver County and the City, if pursued. 18. Payment of park dedication fees at the time of the Final Plat. 19. Compliance with applicable zoning requirements, in particular Chapter 9 (General Requirements). Motion Carried. Commissioner Keyport returned to the dais. 7. Public Hearing: Approve Preliminary Plat & Rezoning for Savanna Estates/Koosman Homes/PC # 17.05 City Planner Liz Hanson presented the item to the Commission. Commissioner Cross inquired why the minimum 50 percent of garages recessed by six feet was eliminated from the monotony standards under Architecture in the meeting packet. City Planner Hanson stated the garage must be set back at least six feet from the front wall of the house. However, if the builder provides the extra provisions, the six-foot garage recess requirement on 50 percent of the homes can be eliminated. Chairperson Huang clarified it is a provision to make sure not every home has the same garage configuration. Commissioner Cross inquired why the porch size went from eight feet down to six feet. City Planner Hanson stated since the developer is providing all the provisions, there is some lenience with the depth of the porch and it is an appropriate trade off. Any new development is subject to the same requirements. Dan Koosman, President of Koosman Construction, commented they have made the improvements suggested by the Planning Commission and they are excited to get started. Commissioner Pfeiffer inquired about the timing of construction on the entire site. Dan stated there are 15 lots included in the first construction phase, with 51 total lots in the development. The entire site will be graded all at once, along with some storm sewer improvements, and it will then be seeded. Vista Drive will be put in out to the collector street right away, which will be their access point when the collector street is finished. Commissioner Cross inquired where the workers will be parking. Dan confirmed they will communicate with the workers and once the collector street and Vista View Drive are finished, they will have improved access for their workers.
PAGE 6 Commissioner Cross commented evergreens do not do well on top of berms. She suggested staggering them along the side of the berm so water can run off the top of the berm and water them. If they are planted along the top of the berm, they will need to be irrigated. Commissioner Theis inquired about the rambler type product that was discussed in the concept phase. Dan stated the additional plans will include a product that will appeal to the empty nester. The lots will be a little narrower due to a smaller footprint, but they will not be doing a PUD to include snow removal and lawn maintenance. Chairperson Huang inquired about the decision to have a four-foot height for the berms. Sixty percent of cars are SUVs and he expressed concerned that many cars can still see over the berm. He requested the berm be at least five feet tall. Dan responded their engineers agreed it was the maximum height they could do comfortably without taking area away from the yards of the homes and it is a good start to make the trees look mature. They will look to see if the berm could be made at least five feet tall. Commissioner Cross suggested the berm be planted early, soon after it is created during the grading phase. Chairperson Huang opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 pm. Andrew Erickson, 4032 Holasek Path, expressed concern with water running on to his property from the proposed development. He commented on a feasibility study done in in the fall where it showed a retention pond going out to Lot 8, but the current plan only shows it going to Lot 5. Dave Nash, Alliant Engineering, stated he was not aware of a City feasibility study. Even though the pond is not going as far north, it is a large enough pond. It takes care of the water from the current site and additional run off from the south side of the County road. They are also decreasing the rate of water that is coming in as required by the watershed. There will also be an eight-foot berm near the area of Andrew s yard. Chairperson Huang inquired if there would have been a more effective way to manage the water flow if the entire area was looked at as a single unit versus multiple plats. Dave commented this current plan is fixing a problem that was not anticipated. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:37 pm. The Commission agreed the developer has done a great job incorporating what was discussed at the earlier meeting and is consistent with the previous plan. They discussed tree preservation on the berm, height of the berm, drainage of water off the berm, and the types of trees that will be planted. They suggested the developer take into consideration the transition of the berm to the neighboring Harvest development, seek staff s recommendation on types of trees to be planted and where they are planted, and consider a higher berm if it is feasible.
PAGE 7 Dave explained on their side of the berm, the drainage is accommodated. Along the collector road, it will drain across the trail into the street and into the collector road storm sewer and ponding design. Dave commented on some changes made regarding the Outlot after meeting with the City Engineer. Since it is a City pond taking in public water from the collector road, they expect it to be City-owned and the pond will be maintained by the City. Motion by Commissioner Personius, second by Commissioner Keyport, to recommend to City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat for Savanna Estates for a 51-lot single family subdivision on 22.5 acres of land in the SW Chaska Growth Area, subject to the following conditions: 1. Approvals shall be based on the following graphic exhibits: a. Project Narrative (pgs 1-4), prepared by Alliant Engineering, dated March 7, 2017 b. Preliminary Plat Submittal (pgs 1-25), prepared by Alliant Engineering, dated March 30, 2017 c. Temporary Construction Access Plan, prepared by Alliant Engineering, dated March 30, 2017 d. Front elevations (pgs 1-3), undated 2. Adherence with the City Engineer s Memo dated April 6, 2017. 3. Provision of a 60 feet Right of Way width for all local streets. 4. Adherence to the City s Boulevard Tree Policy and local street section design. 5. Provision of sidewalks on both sides of all local streets. 6. Provision of a pedestrian connection at the west development entry. 7. Adherence to the following building setbacks: a. Front (house): 23 feet b. Front (porch): 15 feet c. Rear: 30 feet d. Side (house/garage): 10 feet/5 feet e. Side (corner): 23 feet f. County Road 44: 125 feet from centerline g. Savanna Way: 100 feet from centerline 8. Prior to final plat approval, developer shall enter into an agreement with the City for the provision of necessary infrastructure and associated development costs. 9. Provision to continue to work with staff on the most appropriate screening methods along Savanna Way and County Road 44. 10. Compliance with the City s existing anti-monotony housing policy. Motion by Commissioner Personius, second by Commissioner Keyport, to recommend to City Council approval of the Rezoning from Open (O) to Planned Residential District (PRD-69) for Savanna Estates.
PAGE 8 8. Other Business Commissioner Kelley Commented there is a lot of construction parking and congestion on Pioneer Trail near the roundabout. Commissioner Pfeiffer Commented on Engler between Audubon and the Community Center there is a lot of garbage in the grass, and inquired if it could be cleaned up. Congratulated the Chaska High School Boys basketball team on their appearance at State. Commissioner Personius Inquired about KFC and Ruby Tuesday s. City Planner Hanson said there is potentially a new owner of the KFC that is going to renovate it. Ruby Tuesday s has a new restaurant coming in to use that site. There will be a patio and they will apply for a building permit in the next month. Chairperson Huang Inquired about the potholes in the City parking lot. City Planner Hanson stated she will inform them of the issue. Commissioner Kelley commented across from Clover Ridge at the three-way stop on Hundertmark, there are dug out areas made by the busses in the road that need to be fixed. Commented going south on Highway 41 to get on to Highway 212, the lines need to be repainted to keep the cars on the inside left turn lane from crossing over into the outside left turn lane. 9. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Keyport, second by Commissioner Dahlke to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 pm.