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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 20, 2015
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Kim Tennyson, Steve Weick, and Lisa Hokkanen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mark Undestad and Maryam Yusuf
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner; Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer; and Terry
Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
PUBLIC PRESENT:
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Carissa and Steve Haverly 750 West 96 Street
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Gary Bendzick 731 West 96 Street
Robert Wold 730 Pioneer Trail
PUBLIC HEARING:
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750 WEST 96 STREET: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FOR AN ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE IN EXCESS OF 1,000 SQUARE FEET ON APPROXIMATELY 2.5
ACRES OF PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURAL ESTATE (A2) AND LOCATED AT
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750 WEST 96 STREET. APPLICANT: CARISSA & STEVE HAVERLY, PLANNING
CASE 2015-02.
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked for clarification
that the variance request includes all accessory structures on the site. The applicant, Dr. Carissa
Haverly explained the reasons for the variance request to house her 4 horses. Chairman Aller
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opened the public hearing. Gary Bendzick, 731 West 96 Street voiced his support for this
variance request. Robert Wold at 730 Pioneer Trail stated he would fully support the variance to
build a structure larger than 1,000 square feet. The public hearing was closed.
Tennyson moved, Hokkanen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting
as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments, approves Planning Case #2015-02 for a 1,440
square foot stable for a total area variance of 507 square feet, subject to the following
conditions and adoption of the Findings of Fact and Decision:
1. The grading of the proposed driveway must be revised to not exceed a 10% slope at any
time.
2. The engineer must also work with the Engineering Department on the alignment of the
proposed driveway to meet adequate turning radius for vehicles.
Planning Commission Summary – January 20, 2015
3. The private stable must meet all setback requirements.
4. Building permit is required.
5. The structure must comply with Minnesota State Building Code.
6. The applicant must obtain a stable permit.
7. The accessory structure may not be used as a separate dwelling unit.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Hokkanen noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated January 6, 2015 as presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson discussed items on future Planning
Commission agendas.
Hokkanen moved, Tennyson seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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