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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 16, 2009
Chairman Papke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kurt Papke, Kathleen Thomas, Mark Undestad, Denny Laufenburger,
and Dan Keefe
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Debbie Larson and Kevin Dillon
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Sharmeen Al-Jaff,
Senior Planner; and Angie Kairies, Planner
PUBLIC HEARING:
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 20, ZONING:
A. FARM ANIMALS
B. LED LIGHTING
C. YARD REGULATIONS
D. SIGNAGE
PUBLIC PRESENT:
NAME ADDRESS
Jennifer & Rodger Nuesse 6251 Cardinal Avenue
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on the zoning ordinance amendments regarding farm
animals. Commissioner Laufenburger asked about the State of Minnesota’s definition of farm
animals. Commissioner Keefe asked why the commission was addressing this issue now, how
the City would address the issue of 4H type projects, and how the nuisance law applies.
Chairman Papke asked about providing examples of birds of prey before opening the public
hearing. Jennifer Nuesse explained how she and her husband would like to have chickens which
would lay eggs as a part of their sustainable lifestyle. Chairman Papke closed the public hearing.
After discussion regarding the differences between pets and farm animals, the following motion
was made.
Undestad moved, Laufenburger seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that
the City Council approve amending the City Code to add the definitions listed in the staff
report dated May 26, 2009. All voted in favor, except Papke and Keefe who opposed and
the motion carried with a vote of 3 to 2.
Planning Commission Summary - June 16, 2009
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on the zoning ordinance amendments regarding LED
Lighting. Commissioner Keefe explained his preference for the color of high pressure sodium
lighting compared to LED lighting but overall was in favor of what this ordinance amendment
was providing. Commissioner Undestad asked about the difference in foot candle measurements
between the LED and HPS lights. Chairman Papke and Commissioner Laufenburger asked for
clarification on what option staff was recommending for approval. Chairman Papke opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After commissioner
comments, the following motion was made.
Laufenburger moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the
City Council approve Option 3 as the attached ordinance amending Section 20-913
Lighting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Angie Kairies presented the staff report on the zoning ordinance amendments regarding Yard
Regulations. Commissioner Laufenburger clarified staff’s recommendation was to provide
residents with the use of a larger expanse of property that they own that previously had been
prohibited because it’s specifically marked as utility or drainage easement and if the Planning
Commission had made any decisions or recommendations within the last 18 months that would
be reversed or modified by the presence of this ordinance Chairman Papke asked about wetland
regulations before opening the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Thomas moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the
City Council adopt the proposed amendments to Chapter 20, Section 20-908 Yard
Regulations as outlined in the staff report. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Angie Kairies presented the staff report on zoning ordinance amendments regarding Signage.
Chairman Papke asked staff to clarify for each category how many square feet of electronic sign
is allowed noting the discrepancy between the medium to large signs. Kate Aanenson suggested
the Planning Commission table this item to allow staff more time to work on the numbers and
percentages of display area allowed for the different sized signage.
Keefe moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission table the ordinance
amendment to Chapter 20 regarding signage. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Commissioner Laufenburger noted the verbatim and
summary minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated May 19, 2009 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE:
Commission members noted their approval in seeing
this item added to the agenda.
Chairman Papke adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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Planning Commission Summary - June 16, 2009
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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