07-16-24 PC item minutes CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 16, 2024
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Jobe called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Steve Jobe, Ryan Soller, Edward Goff, Katie Trevena,
Jeremy Rosengren.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Eric Noyes, Perry Schwartz.
STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner; Rachel Jeske, Planner; Eric Maass,
Community Development Director.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Ron Talbot 6991 Pima Lane
Laura Schuerman 6991 Pima Lane
Steve Schwieters 6117 Blue Circle Drive
David Maloney 970 Pontiac Lane
Brad Fischer 3990 Country Oaks Drive
Deena Werkmeister 831 Pontiac Lane
Mark Werkmeister 831 Pontiac Lane
Heather Schumacher 762 Buckingwood Court
C. Patrick Zecco 830 and 840 Pontiac Lane
Patrick Banas 6881 Chaparral Lane
John Mueller 6850 Stratford Boulevard
Terry Lynn Hayes 6850 Stratford Boulevard
Meghan Brown 3920 Stratford Ridge
Sue Dann 851 Pontiac Lane
Matt and Emily Headla 6870 Minnewashta Parkway
Sheila McSherry 841 Pontiac Lane
Pam Prinsen 4040 Glendale Drive
Bob Molstad 1400 25th Avenue Suite 120
Katie Headla 6870 Minnewashta Parkway
Jason Watt 3961 Stratford Ridge
Matt Moran 3981 Stratford Ridge
Linda Paulson 7603 Frontier Trail
Loren Jensen 820 Pontiac Lane
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Planning Commission Minutes —July 16, 2024
1. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR WATERVIEW,A
PROPOSED 5-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 6870 MINNEWASHTA PARKWAY
Planner Rachel Jeske reviewed the preliminary plat approval information for 6870 Minnewashta
Parkway. She presented an overview of the community engagement for the project, the site
location, existing conditions, and the proposal for the site.
Commissioner Goff asked if there was a discrepancy in the zoning.
Ms. Jeske answered that the development as proposed aligned with the property's current zoning
designation and no rezoning would be necessary.
Vice Chair Jobe opened the public hearing.
Bob Molstad, Project Engineer and Surveyor, 1400 25th Avenue, Suite 120, reviewed the
project's progress and stated that a few changes had been submitted to the city today.
Steve Schwieters, Owner of Wooddale Builders at 6117 Blue Circle Drive, reviewed the plan to
create custom houses on these lots.
Meghan Brown, 3920 Stratford Ridge, stated concerns about having a driveway in the
neighborhood connected to a house not a part of the association and asked why it could not go
with the other driveways. She commented that the association works to maintain properties and
benefit home values.
Jason Watt, 3961 Stratford Ridge, voiced concerns about five additional homes being
constructed at this location because of the topography issues and insufficient water run-off
management. He referenced Ordinance Chapter 20, Subsection 110, Paragraph F, that reviewed
water run-off. He commented that he can view the lake at certain times of the year, but with the
new construction his view might be obstructed.
Matt Moran, 3981 Stratford Ridge, agreed with Mr. Watt about the run-off being a current issue.
He stated that their backyard often floods from rain and snow. He voiced appreciation for the
privacy experienced in their backyard.
Terry Lynn Hayes, 6850 Stratford Boulevard, agreed with the other residents about the water
run-off.
Linda Paulson, 7603 Frontier Trail, commented that she lived next to five homes designed by
Streeter Design and complimented the design of those iconic homes.
Vice Chair Jobe closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Goff asked Mr. Maass about the city's jurisdiction with public roads and
associations.
2
Planning Commission Minutes —July 16, 2024
Mr. Maass commented that Stratford Lane is a public road, and a driveway serving Lot 5 is
permissible. A homeowners' association would be required for this development for ongoing
ownership and maintenance of the private stormwater features and basins. The current proposal
removes the access point on Minnewashta Parkway, which will be an improvement to that
collector roadway.
Commissioner Goff asked for information about the water runoff mentioned.
Mr. Maass stated that there are two stormwater basins. The Water Resources Department has
reviewed the plans and will be required to sign off on them before construction. The watershed
district would also need to approve the plans.
Commissioner Goff asked about the low points and if the water would drain into backyards.
Mr. Maass stated that the development would be required to manage and mitigate added
impervious surfaces within the development.
Commissioner Goff asked if the brown areas on the map show the ponds.
Mr. Maass confirmed this information.
Ms. Jeske clarified that a stormwater pipe would run between the stormwater basins and be piped
to a stormwater catch basin on the curb.
Commissioner Goff stated that most of the trees were on Minnewashta Parkway. He asked if
there were options to plant trees in the backyard for privacy.
Mr. Maass answered that the heavy landscaping on the Minnewashta Parkway was for a buffer
yard requirement for residential development adjacent to a collector roadway. Staff have
suggested relocating some of the trees to maintain viewpoints of the lake while maintaining the
buffer.
Commissioner Soller commented that there is a heavy tree line in the northern area, and asked if
it would remain for this development.
Mr. Maass responded that a tree inventory was provided and that the trees on the north side of
lots one, two, and three would be saved. He showed an image of the currently existing trees that
would be saved.
Commissioner Soller asked if the existing water issue would not be made worse for the current
residents adjacent to the subdivision.
Mr. Maass answered that the development would add stormwater management. There is no
current stormwater management associated with the site.
3
Planning Commission Minutes —July 16, 2024
Commissioner Soller asked if the additional stormwater management system could have a
potential net positive for the site.
Mr. Maass responded that it was a fair assumption. He added that there is a buffer between the
new lots and the existing lots to the north.
Commissioner Soller asked if any development was planned for Outlot A or Outlot B.
Mr. Maass answered that the outlots are not large enough to have a beach lot for the lake. Outlot
A and Outlot B could not be sold independently.
Commissioner Soller questioned if it was a net increase of four homes, and asked about the
traffic impact and if there was a need to assess this traffic impact.
Mr. Maass answered that it would be a negligible addition. There is a handful of utility stubs out
to this property in anticipation it would develop. He commented that adding the access to
Stratford Lane was a net positive because it removed the access to a collector roadway.
Commissioner Goff asked if the house would be removed.
Mr. Maass confirmed this information.
Commissioner Rosengren moved, Commissioner Trevena seconded that the Chanhassen
Planning Commission recommend the approval of the requested preliminary plat for the
3.02-acre property located at 6870 Minnewashta Parkway subject to the conditions of
approval, and adopt the attached Findings of Fact and Decision. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2. CONSIDER ORDINANCE XXX: AMENDMENT TO THE PUDR FOR THE
CHAPARRAL, CHAPARRAL 2ND ADDITION AND CHAPARRAL 3RD ADDITION.
Associate Planner Rachel Arsenault reviewed information about the Proposed Minor PUD
Amendment. She summarized the zoning overview.
Commissioner Soller asked if the quad units would still have the width and depth requirements.
These would be eliminated for the single-family units and the duplexes.
Ms. Arsenault confirmed this information. She stated that the quads have additional regulations
for screened-in patios and porches. She commented that a majority of the installed decks are
within regulation.
Commissioner Goff asked if they could be smaller since they are at the maximum depth and
width.
Ms. Arsenault confirmed this information.
4