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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Greg Sticha,
Terry Jeffery and Bob Generous
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated October 27, 2008
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated October 27, 2008
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated October 21, 2008
Resolution #2008-63:
b. Resolution Approving Waiver of Municipal Consent for TH 101
Mill and Overlay Project Between TH 212 and Bandimere Park.
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c. Table the Cell Tower Lease, T-Mobile, West 76 Street Water Tower.
d. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, St. Hubert Catholic Community, 8201
Main Street.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
PETERS VARIANCE, 7301 LAREDO DRIVE, APPLICANTS: RICHARD & EUNICE
PETERS: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SHORELAND SETBACK TO
EXPAND AN EXISTING NON-CONFORMING DECK INTO A PORCH AND ADDING
ANOTHER DECK.
Kate Aanenson outlined staff’s recommendation for this item since it was tabled at the City
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Council meeting on October 27. Council members asked for clarification on the size and
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location of the decks being proposed. The applicants, Rich and Eunice Peters explained how
they would prefer to enclose the existing 15 by 20 foot deck into a porch and forget about the
additional deck rather than go along with what was being proposed by staff. After comments
and discussion between council members and staff, the following motion was made.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council
approve Planning Case 08-19 for a 15 foot shoreland setback variance to construct a 15 by
20 foot enclosed structure on Lot 12, Block 1, Sunrise Hills Addition and adopt Findings of
Fact to be supplied by staff at the next City Council meeting, with the following condition:
1. Design the roof such that drainage off the roof is not concentrated to create hazards to the
bluff below.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
ARBORETUM SHOPPING CENTER, 7755 CENTURY BOULEVARD, KLMS GROUP,
LLC: REQUEST FOR A MINOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A DRIVE-THRU AND SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH
VARIANCES: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ARBORETUM SHOPPING CENTER.
Public Present:
Name Address
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Bryan Monahan 7500 West 78 Street, Edina
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Andrew Ronningen 2669 West 78 Street
Lynne Etling 7681 Century Boulevard
Kate Aanenson passed out copies of two letters of support before presenting the staff report and
Planning Commission update on this item. Council members asked for clarification on the traffic
flow on the site in relation to the location of the drive thru window. Mayor Furlong asked what
type of uses are allowed in other neighborhood business districts. Roger Knutson commented on
making the PUD amendment specific to this type of use. The applicant, Mark Leutem expressed
a willingness to work with staff on a design that both he and staff would be comfortable moving
forward with. Although the public hearing was held at the Planning Commission, Mayor
Furlong opened the meeting for public comment. Dan Herbst, 7640 Crimson Bay Road and co-
owner with Ron Clark of Century Wine and Spirits, and having been in the commercial and
residential business for 40 years, noted the Findings of Fact indicate this drive thru window
request is very consistent with all the other uses in Arboretum Shopping Center. Lynne Etling,
7681 Century Boulevard expressed her biggest concern was with traffic and it’s effect on
decreasing property values. Brian Monahan with Ron Clark Construction, owners of the center
just north of this proposal, voiced support for the request which will increase traffic onto the site.
Andrew Ronningen, owner of Fantastic Sams, voiced his support for this proposal citing the
increased traffic would be good for his business which is currently under performing compared
with other Fantastic Sam stores. Lynne Etling asked if the City could provide landscaping to
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buffer the noise from this center to their neighborhood. After discussion and comments from
council members, the following motion was made.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the City Council table the
request for a minor PUD amendment to allow a drive thru and site plan review with
variances for Lot 2, Block 1, Arboretum Shopping Center to allow the applicant and staff
time to prepare a more detailed plan. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
The City Council took a short recess at this point in the meeting. Mayor Furlong, with the
consent from council, amended the agenda to table item 4(b), the update on 2008
stormwater best management projects, to a future meeting.
WEST-CENTRAL LOTUS LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 08-02: UPDATE
COUNCIL ON FEASIBILITY STUDY.
Terry Jeffery provided background information before introducing Todd Hubmer with WSB &
Associates Inc, presented the findings and recommendations from the feasibility study which
looks at three separate phases over a series of years to address the overall issues. Councilman
Litsey asked if the study had looked at the possibility of enlarging the pond versus raising the
berm. Councilman McDonald asked for clarification on the bidding process for the different
phased projects and where funding for these type of projects comes from. Mayor Furlong asked
for clarification on how the series of berms will impact the rate and quality of the storm water
runoff into Lotus Lake. There was no formal action required for this item. The council agreed
that staff proceed with the schedule as presented.
CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Kate Aanenson presented highlights of the final draft and Metropolitan Council comments
regarding the city’s 2030 comprehensive plan. Todd Gerhardt thanked everyone involved.
Resolution #2008-64: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council approve the resolution adopting the City of Chanhassen’s 2030
Comprehensive Plan . All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman Litsey congratulated Councilman McDonald and
Councilwoman Tjornhom on being re-elected to the City Council.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt informed the council that Lyman
Boulevard was opened between Audubon Road and Galpin Boulevard, provided an update on the
soil correction work taking place at the site of the new public works facility and thanked Karen
Engelhardt and all the election judges for their work with the elections.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
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Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City Council
meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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