11-6-23 PC Agenda and Packet - Special Meeting
A.6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS
B.1 Ordinance XXX Updating Minimum Parking Standards
C.GENERAL BUSINESS
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D.1 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated October 3, 2023
E.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
F.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
G.CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION
H.ADJOURNMENT
I.OPEN DISCUSSION
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
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Planning Commission Item
November 6, 2023
Item Ordinance XXX Updating Minimum Parking Standards
File No.Item No: B.1
Agenda Section PUBLIC HEARINGS
Prepared By Eric Maass, Planning Director
Applicant
Present Zoning
Land Use
Acerage
Density
Applicable
Regulations
SUGGESTED ACTION
Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending the minimum
parking standards in city code in relation to multi-family residential development, senior living
development, as well as retail and shopping center development.
SUMMARY
Changes to required amount of parking stalls are recommended for multi-family housing, senior
housing, retail, and shopping centers.
Multi-family efficiency (studio units) shall have a parking minimums standard reduced from 1.5 spots
per unit to 1.0 spots per unit and one bedroom units shall have a parking minimum reduced from 1.5
spots per unit down to 1.25 spots per unit.
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Senior assisted living units shall be reduced from a minimum of 1 spot per 3 units to 1 spot per 4 units.
Retail parking shall be reduced from 1 spot per 200 square feet of space to 250 square feet of floor
space, and shopping centers shall not be permitted to add no more than 125% of the minimum required
spaces.
No changes are recommended to industrial, office, or restaurant developments.
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the ordinance
amending the minimum parking standards in city code relative to multi-family residential development,
senior living development, as well as retail and shopping center development.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Ordinance
Presentation
Parking Minimum Redlined Ordinance
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Parking Requirements
A comparison between the current ordinance and surrounding cities.
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A Community for Life
Goals
•Compare parking requirements for multi-family, senior, office, retail,
and commercial developments to surrounding cities.
•Update city requirements based on current standards and anticipated
needs.
•Develop unique parking requirements for downtown design
guidelines and standards.
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City of Chanhassen
A Community for Life
Comparable Cities
•Eden Prairie
•Plymouth
•Minnetonka
•Excelsior
•Hopkins
•Burnsville
•Golden Valley
•St Louis Park
•Shakopee
•Chaska
•Shoreview
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City of Chanhassen
A Community for Life
Findings
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City of Chanhassen
A Community for Life
Multi-family
Current
•Efficiency units and one-bedroom units—
One and one-half stalls per.
•Two-bedroom and larger units—Two stalls
per unit.
•Over 20 Units -- Garage stalls must be
underground or attached to the primary
structure. Freestanding garages may only be
allowed if need is displayed.
Average
Apartments Per Unit: Used by 7 cities
•1.8 parking spaces per unit
Apartments Per Bedroom: Used by 4 cities
•One bedroom - 1.13 spaces
•Two Bedroom - 1.88 spaces
•Three Bedroom - 2.38 spaces
Townhomes:
•2.63 parking spaces per townhome.
**Guest and enclosed spaces varied.
Recommended
•1.5 spaces per unit, or;
•1 space for studio/1/2-bedroom units, 2
spaces per 3-bedroom unit, and 1 guest spot
per XX units.
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A Community for Life
Senior
Current
Independent:
•One per unit.
Assisted:
•1/3 per unit.
Average
Independent:
•One per unit
Assisted:
•1 per 4.9 beds.
Consider
•Designated spaces for employees
•Differentiation between Assisted Care and
Continuous Care
Recommended
Independent:
•One per unit
Assisted:
•1 per 4 units
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Office
Current
•<49,999 sq ft -- Five stalls per 1,000 square
feet gross floor area.
•50,000-99,999 sq ft -- Four stalls per 1,000
square feet gross floor area.
•>100,000 sq ft -- Three stalls per 1,000 square
feet gross floor area.
Average
•2.5 - 5.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet.
Recommended
•Keep the same
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A Community for Life
Retail
Current
•One space for each 200 square feet of gross
floor area.
Average
•One space for each 256 square feet of gross
floor area.
Recommended
One space for each 250 square feet of gross
floor area.
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A Community for Life
Shopping Center
Current
•No less than one parking space for each 200
square feet of gross floor area.
•If restaurant usage is >25% then one parking
space per 100 sq ft of restaurant space.
Average
•One space for each 214 square feet of gross
floor area.
Recommended
•Add a maximum number of spaces exceeding
the required amount.
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Restaurant
Current
Fast-food:
•Without drive-thru—One space per 60
square feet of gross floor area.
•With drive-thru—One space per 80
square feet of gross floor area.
Restaurant:
•Without full liquor license—One space
per 60 square feet of gross floor area.
•With full liquor license—One space per
50 square feet of gross floor area.
Average
Restaurant Type 1: traditional
•1 per 2.9 seats or 1 per 84 sq ft.
Restaurant Type 2: fast food
•1 per 2.8 seats or 1 per 65 sq ft.
Restaurant Type 3: with liquor
•1 per 2.5 seats or 1 per 57 sq ft.
Recommended
Restaurant Type 1: traditional
•1 per 80 sq ft.
Restaurant Type 2: fast food
•1 per 60 sq ft. without drive thru, 1 per 80 sq ft. with drive thru
Restaurant Type 3: with liquor
•1 per 50 sq ft.
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City of Chanhassen
A Community for Life
Summary
Decreases:
•Senior – assisted
•Retail
•Traditional Restaurants
Changes:
•Multi-family – make more detailed
•Shopping Center – add maximum
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. XXX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 20-1124(b) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Required Number of On-Site Parking Spaces:
(b) The minimum number of required on-site parking spaces for the following uses shall
be:
1) Assembly or exhibition hall, auditorium, theater or sports arena—One parking
space for each four seats, based upon design capacity.
2) Auto sales, trailer sales, marine and boat sales, implement sales, garden supply
store, building materials sale, auto repair, automobile rental facilities—One
parking space for each 500 square feet of floor area.
3) Automobile service station—Four parking spaces, plus two parking spaces for
each service stall; such parking spaces shall be in addition to parking space
required for gas pump areas.
4) Bowling alley—Seven parking spaces for each bowling lane.
5) Churches—One parking space for each three seats, based on the design capacity
of the main seating area, plus one space per classroom.
6) Dwelling:
a. Single-family—Two parking spaces, both of which must be completely
enclosed. No garage shall be converted into living space unless other
acceptable on-site parking space is provided.
b. Multifamily:
i. Efficiency units – one stall per unit which must be completely
enclosed in a garage.
i.ii. and oOne-bedroom units— One and 1/4and one-half stalls per unit,
one of which must be completely enclosed in a garage.
ii.iii. Two-bedroom and larger units—Two stalls, one must be
completely enclosed in a garage.
iv. Senior housing— designed and limited to senior citizens, age
restricted to those 55 years of age and older, shall provide one
parking stall per dwelling unit, which must be enclosed in a
garage.
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iii.v. Assisted living facilities - shall provide one-third parking stall per
four dwelling units. All required parking for assisted living
dwelling units must be enclosed in a garage.
iv.vi. Garage stalls for multifamily buildings containing more than 20
dwellings must be placed underground or attached to the primary
structure. The city may allow freestanding garage stalls only when
the applicant demonstrates that the architectural design of the
building results in an inability to accommodate all the stalls under
the building and when the majority of this requirement is met with
underground parking.
v.vii. In multifamily rental buildings, the use of at least one enclosed
stall shall be included in the lease or rental rate of each apartment.
In multifamily owner-occupied buildings at least one enclosed stall
shall be included in the sales price of each home.
vi.viii. One visitor parking stall shall be provided for each four dwellings.
7) Financial institution—One space for each 250 square feet of floor space.
8) Furniture or appliance store—One space for each 400 feet of floor space.
9) Hospitals and nursing homes—One space for every two beds, plus one space for
every two employees on the largest single shift.
10) Manufacturing or processing plant—One off-street parking space for each
employee on the major shift and one off-street parking space for each motor
vehicle when customarily kept on the premises.
11) Medical and dental clinics and animal hospitals—One parking space for each 150
square feet of floor area.
12) Mortuaries—One space for every three seats.
13) Motel or hotel—One parking space for each rental room or suite, plus one space
for every two employees.
14) Office buildings (administrative, business or professional)—Buildings under
49,999 square feet, five stalls per 1,000 square feet gross floor area; buildings
from 50,000 to 99,999 square feet, four stalls per 1,000 square feet gross floor
area; and buildings over 100,000 square feet, three stalls per 1,000 square feet
gross floor area. Building area square footages shall exclude common areas such
as reception areas, cafeterias, hallways, etc. in calculating the parking
requirements for an office building.
15) Public service buildings, including municipal administrative buildings,
community center, public library, museum, art galleries, and post office—One
parking space for each 500 square feet of floor area in the principal structure, plus
one parking space for each four seats within public assembly or meeting rooms.
16) Recreational facilities, including golf course, country club, swimming club,
racquet club, public swimming pool—20 spaces, plus one space for each 500
square feet of floor area in the principal structure or two spaces per court.
17) Research, experimental or testing stations—One parking space for each 500
square feet of gross floor area within the building, whichever is greater.
18) Restaurant, cafe, nightclub, tavern or bar:
a. Fast-food:
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i. Without drive-thru—One space per 60 square feet of gross floor
area.
ii. With drive-thru—One space per 80 square feet of gross floor area.
b. Restaurant:
i. Without full liquor license—One space per 60 square feet of gross
floor area.
ii. With full liquor license—One space per 50 square feet of gross
floor area.
19) Retail stores and service establishments—One space for each 200 250 square feet
of gross floor area.
20) School, elementary (public, private or parochial)—One parking space for each
classroom or office room, plus one space for each 150 square feet of eating area
including aisles, in any auditorium or gymnasium or cafeteria intended to be used
as an auditorium.
21) School, junior and senior high schools and colleges (public, private or
parochial)—Four parking spaces for each classroom or office room plus one
space for each 150 square feet of seating area including aisles, in any auditorium
or gymnasium or cafeteria intended to be used as an auditorium.
22) Shopping center—On-site automobile parking shall be provided in a ratio of not
less than one parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area; separate
on-site space shall be provided for loading and unloading. If restaurant use
constitutes 25 percent or less of the building gross floor area, then the shopping
center parking standard shall still apply. If restaurants constitute more than 25
percent of the building gross square footage, the portion of restaurant use square
footages of the building must provide one parking space per 100 square feet of
gross floor area. In addition, one space for each company vehicle (delivery)
operating from the premises shall be provided. The applicant shall demonstrate
that the number of employees in the restaurant will be accommodated by the
required number of spaces. The applicant shall submit a letter to the city assuring
that if there is to be any increase in employees or if there is an insufficient amount
of parking to accommodate the restaurant uses and its employees, the applicant
agrees to provide an additional parking area, which must be within 600 feet of the
restaurant. No more than 125% of the minimum required parking spaces may be
constructed.
23) Storage, wholesale, or warehouse establishments—One space for each 1,000
square feet of gross floor area up to 10,000 square feet and one additional space
for each additional 2,000 square feet, plus one space for each company vehicle
operating from the premises. If it can be demonstrated by the applicant that the
number of employees in the warehouse or storage area will require less than the
required number of spaces, and if the applicant shall submit a letter to the city
assuring that if there is to be any increase in employees, the applicant agrees to
provide additional parking area, the city may approve a lesser number of parking
spaces.
24) Day care centers—One stall for each six children of design capacity.
25) Adult day care—One stall per employee plus one stall per facility vehicle, plus
one stall per 15 clients of design capacity.
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26) Brew pub, brewery operated in conjunction with a taproom, or microdistillery
operated in conjunction with a cocktail room—One space for each 50 square feet
of gross taproom, cocktail room, or restaurant floor area, and one space for each
1,000 square feet of gross production area.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___day of _____, 2022, by the City Council of
the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota
______________________________ ________________________________
Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on ______________________________)
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Planning Commission Item
November 6, 2023
Item Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated October 3, 2023
File No.Item No: D.1
Agenda Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Prepared By Jenny Potter, Sr. Admin Support Specialist
Applicant
Present Zoning
Land Use
Acerage
Density
Applicable
Regulations
SUGGESTED ACTION
"The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves its October 3, 2023 meeting minutes"
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
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ATTACHMENTS
Planning Commission Minutes dated October 3, 2023
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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 3, 2023
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Noyes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Eric Noyes, Kelsey Alto, Perry Schwartz, Ryan Soller, Edward Goff,
Steve Jobe.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Erik Johnson.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Maass, Planning Director; and Rachel Jeske, Planning Intern
PUBLIC PRESENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. CONSIDER A VARIANCE FOR 7301 LAREDO DRIVE TO BUILD A DECK
Planning Intern Rachel Jeske gave a summary of the staff report, noting the applicant is requesting to
demolish an existing deck and replace it with a deck addition of a larger size. This deck would meet the
existing shoreland setback requirement of 60 feet. The proposed deck allows for current usage of
property.
Commissioner Jobe asked when the site survey was done to establish the setback for the lake. Planning
Director Eric Maass stated the DNR establishes the elevation of the ordinary high water level for the lake.
Commissioner Goff asked where the stairs would be in the new deck project. Ms. Jeske stated there
would be no stairs.
Chairman Noyes opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Chairman Noyes closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Goff moved, Commissioner Schwartz seconded that the Chanhassen Board of
Appeals and Adjustments, approves the variance request to permit the applicant to reconstruct the
deck with a 15-foot variance subject to the conditions of approval, and adopts the attached Findings
of Fact and Decision. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Commissioner Soller requested to update the minutes so the motion reads that the Planning Commission
recommends that the resulting acronym for the Business District is not CBD.
Commissioner Schwartz clarified the terminology differences between CBD and THC. He clarified these
terms are not used interchangeably. He stated CBD is not psychoactive. Chair Noyes shared that
individuals may be confused by the acronym CBD, which is why he hoped to update the acronym.
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Commissioner Soller moved, Chair Noyes seconded to approve the Chanhassen Planning
Commission summary minutes dated September 19, 2023 subject to the insertion of the word “not”
in the sentence to state: “district is not CBD” to reflect accurate discussion. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. Commissioner’s Alto and Soller
recused themselves from this item.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. DISCUSS CITY CODE DEFINITION UPDATES PURSUANT TO CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT ZONING AMENDMENTS
Planning Director Eric Maass shared the updated permitted uses in the CBD ordinances. Staff prepared
proposed definitions for the terms now included as permitted uses within the CBD zoning district. The
terms Commercial Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial Services, Entertainment, Government
Services, and Restaurants will be formally defined by ordinance.
Chair Noyes asked how they would see the draft at the next meeting and whether the commissioners
would vote. Mr. Maass stated it would be in a formal ordinance form and that staff would seek a formal
recommendation and vote from the planning commission on the proposed ordinance language.
Commissioner Soller asked if they are questioning if this list encompasses all that is desired in the Central
Business District. Mr. Maass stated yes apart from Commercial Services and Entertainment. Staff has
included examples of these in the definition, but it is not limited to these options.
Commissioner Goff asked if there would be a limit to the number of liquor licenses granted. Chair Noyes
asked where breweries, distilleries, and wine-tasting rooms fall into these definitions. Mr. Maass shared
that those types of businesses were already included as permitted uses within the CBD zoning district and
therefore already have existing definitions in the City’s ordinance.
Commissioner Schwartz asked if movie theaters were included in the code. Mr. Maass stated it would be
an entertainment use. Commissioner Schwartz asked if a movie theater should be included in the
ordinance. Mr. Maass stated the term entertainment would be a catch-all for a business like a movie
theater. Commissioner Soller asked if there would be proposals brought forward ten years from now that
did not fit within the definition, what the process for exceptions would be. Mr. Maass stated staff would
bring forward a proposed use that did not fit within the definition before the Planning Commission for a
zoning decision.
Commissioner Soller questioned the inclusion of the term indoor for entertainment. Mr. Maass shared the
intent was to promote indoor entertainment, but there could be considerations for other outdoor activities.
Commissioner Alto wondered if indoor entertainment was useful to ensure entertainment options would
be operational year-round. Mr. Maass stated they would amend the entertainment definition.
Commissioner Alto asked where fitness establishments would fit in. Mr. Maass stated this would be
defined as commercial services.
Commissioner Schwartz asked how we account for semi-permanent or outdoor activities, such as rides
during the 4th of July. Mr. Maass stated these would fall under the temporary event permit. This document
would not impact those opportunities.
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Commissioner Goff asked Commissioner Schwartz for clarification on the differences between outdoor
spaces. He shared examples that could be a splash pad or a rooftop experience. He did not want the word
indoor to detract businesses. Mr. Maass stated they would ensure there would be fair enterprise between
public and private amenities.
Commissioner Soller asked if the commercial office definition would permit a large-scale office building.
Mr. Maass stated there would be multiple considerations in the scenario, such as the zoning and setback
and the location of the business. Commissioner Alto stated that it would be permissible if there were retail
on the first floor of the commercial office. Commissioner Alto asked about the difference between
commercial office and commercial industrial. She asked whether we wanted the extra traffic if it is not
commercial. Chair Noyes suggested providing examples of commercial offices. He also questioned
whether considering health offerings should be its own definition. Mr. Maass shared that the difference
between commercial services and commercial retail would be whether you can walk in without an
appointment for services, but stated they could provide additional examples within these definitions.
Commissioner Soller asked what the government services definition would entail and whether other
government offices could take up valuable downtown space. Chair Noyes shared these offices could be
priced out of the downtown space.
Commissioner Alto asked if we would consider the percentages of these categories in the Central
Business District to consider the ideal balance for local option sales tax purposes. Mr. Maass stated this is
provided by the legislature through the legislation and has already been established. Mr. Maass stated the
percentages would not be applicable to the district definitions.
2. DISCUSS MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-FAMILY, SENIOR,
OFFICE, RETAIL, AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Planning Director Eric Maass shared the importance of periodically reviewing sections of the city code to
consider if it is appropriate. Mr. Maass shared other cities they referenced when comparing the code. He
reviewed the recommended spaces for multi-family uses. Staff recommends changing requirements from
1.5 to 1.0 parking spaces for efficiency units. He reviewed the parking requirements for senior living and
recommended changing assisted living to 1.0 parking spaces for every 4 units. For office space, staff does
not recommend parking changes. For retail, staff recommends moving to require 1 space for every 250
square feet. For shopping centers, the proposed incorporation of a cap of no more than 125% of required
parking allowed. They recommended no revisions to the restaurant parking standards. Mr. Maass
requested the Planning Commission’s feedback on these revisions.
Chair Noyes asked for clarification on the math for townhome parking spaces and whether they included
garage space, driveway spaces, and guest parking spaces. He also asked if the driveway spaces were a
viable parking spot, would it take away the need for guest parking requirements. Mr. Maass stated the
Chanhassen code requires a certain length for a driveway to accommodate parking.
Commissioner Schwartz questioned the fractional spaces shown in the presentation. Mr. Maass stated
these are the averages based on the other communities that were surveyed as part of the analysis staff
completed. Commissioner Schwartz asked whether these requirements would apply to a building project
such as Avenda, noting the established PUD with Avenda has established required parking standards.
Commissioner Schwartz asked whether the width was considered within these definitions. Mr. Maass
stated they have considered the dimensions and the drive aisle. The drive aisle is impacted based on drive
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aisle for fire apparatus movement, head-in parking, 45-degree angle parking, or parallel parking. Mr.
Maass stated there is a standard already.
Commissioner Jobe asked for clarification on assisted living over 20 units if the garage stalls are
underneath as well. Mr. Maass stated he would clarify.
Chair Noyes questioned where handicap-accessible spaces would fall into these requirements. Mr. Maass
shared building code stipulates the number of handicap spots per ratio of total spots required and
mandates handicap spots be most accessible to the building.
Commissioner Schwartz asked if electric vehicle (EV) chargers were considered in these requirements.
Mr. Maass stated that when working with multi-family developers, they encourage them to provide all the
electric conduits necessary for EV charging for future use. Mr. Maass stated the private developers are
often already making these choices and he can do further research into other cities’ ordinances to see the
EV ratios.
Commissioner Soller questioned whether we should allow EV parking spots to be constructed in the
Downtown Business District in the future. Mr. Maass stated the current ordinance would allow for an
established business parking lot to provide these spaces. Mr. Soller requested a comparison with the other
cities to see their discussion on EV charging. Mr. Maass affirmed that this would be an option and
recommended considering other cities’ data as well.
Commissioner Goff questioned whether providing a bank of Tesla parking chargers would be a
commercial service. Mr. Maass stated the chargers would be secondary to the office or building use. The
Tesla charger alone would not be permitted use and would need to be connected with a specific permitted
use.
Commissioner Jobe asked what the typical unit split between efficiency, one bedroom, and two bedroom
units are for multifamily projects being constructed. Mr. Maass stated that one-bedroom buildings are
most common, but staff are encouraging more opportunities for efficiency spaces and two- and three-
bedroom spaces.
Commissioner Soller clarified that apartment buildings under twenty units do not require a garage stall.
Mr. Maass confirmed this but shared they do not frequently see building proposals that small.
Commissioner Soller asked why underground or covered parking is required in residential buildings but
not for other buildings. Mr. Maass stated this requirement is to avoid detached garages and encourage
underground parking. Commissioner Soller questioned whether we were losing out on appropriate
development by requiring this standard. Mr. Maass clarified the functional differences between residential
and commercial parking. Commercial parking is more free-flowing and not assigned to any individual.
Commissioner Soller stated some cities that require vertical or underground parking can be considered
more attractive. Mr. Maass shared the cost difference between structured parking and a paved parking lot,
which is why there is a preference for the surface lot for commercial or industrial use.
Commissioner Schwartz asked for the price difference between a parking ramp and underground parking.
Mr. Maass stated the underground parking lot would require additional excavation and both involved
added structural work. These would both be more expensive than a surface parking lot.
Commissioner Jobe asked whether we enforced any requirements with permeable asphalt. Mr. Maass
stated there is information for permeable paver portion for residential lot cover. They could consider
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permeable pavements as a BMP solution to satisfy water resource requirements for a site plan review. Mr.
Maass would defer to the Engineering Department for more information on this topic.
Commissioner Soller confirmed there was no change to single-family parking requirements.
Mr. Maass introduced Planning Intern Rachel Jeske. Mr. Maass shared there were no vacancies in the
Planning Department.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Goff moved to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Submitted by Eric Maass
Planning Director
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