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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 26, 2007
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 6:35 p.m..
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Peterson, Councilman
Litsey, Councilwoman Ernst and Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Lori Haak, and Paul
Oehme
DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE CONCERNING WATER
RESOURCES.
Lori Haak reviewed staff's recommendations concerning surface water city code updates,
specifically related to impervious surface and wetland buffer and setback requirements. Todd
Gerhardt reiterated that staff's request for these changes is to adapt to the new technologies
related to impervious surface, noting the biggest concerns facing other cities is enforcement and
inspections. Councilman Peterson asked for a comparison between green roof technologies and
pavers. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification on the definition of pervious and
impervious. Kate Aanenson expressed concern for the possible increase in variance requests
with larger homes being built on smaller buildable areas. Councilwoman Ernst, in conversation
with Mr. Cherryhomes with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, noted that the Sate is
encouraging the use of pervious materials and asked that Mr. Cherryhomes be invited to make a
presentation at a future council meeting.
Mayor Furlong recessed the work session at 7:00 p.m.. The work session was reconvened
at 8:20 p.m..
The council continued with a lengthy discussion on percentages, credits, materials and how to
apply regulations regarding impervious/pervious surface. Todd Gerhardt stated staff will bring
back specific examples of the different scenarios discussed. Regarding wetland buffer and
setback requirements, Lori Haak showed a diagram of the current regulations versus proposed
regulations and provided background information on the original numbers versus today's
numbers. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the number and types of wetland
requirements. Todd Gerhardt stated staff will get a legal opinion on the suggestion that wetland
buffers become outlots. Lori Haak stated Matt Goldstein with Lennar Corporation was available
to discuss buffer yard and setback issues. Mayor Furlong stated submitting written comments
would be sufficient.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session meeting at 9:35 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim