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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 3, 2009
Chairman Papke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kurt Papke, Kevin Dillon, Debbie Larson, Mark Undestad, and Dan
Keefe
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kathleen Thomas. Denny Laufenburger was in the audience.
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mary Ann Smalley 8815 Lake Riley Drive
Denny Laufenburger 8673 Chanhassen Hills Drive
Jennifer Thorp 1050 Lake Susan Drive
PUBLIC HEARING:
WESTWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH EXPANSION: REQUEST FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE PRINCIPLE STRUCTURES ON ONE
LOT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 51,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING
EXPANSION ON PROPERTY ZONED OI, OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT,
LOCATED AT 3121 WESTWOOD DRIVE. APPLICANT: CUNNINGHAM GROUP
ARCHITECTURE, P.A., OWNER: WESTWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH,
PLANNING CASE 09-03.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe asked for
clarification of the Conditional Use Permit designation and trail connections. Commissioner
Larson asked for clarification of the phasing plan. Commissioner Dillon asked about a master
plan. Charlie Stoffel with Cuningham Group Architecture, Minneapolis showed revisions made
to the plan since meeting with city staff regarding phasing and building materials. Commission
members asked the applicant to address the building layout, and the timeline for building and
utility construction. Chairman Papke opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public
hearing was closed.
Larson moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council approves a Conditional Use Permit to permit two
buildings on one parcel, subject to the following conditions:
1.The site development shall comply with the requirements of the approved site plan #09-03.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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Larson moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council approves Site Plan Planning Case #09-03 for a 51,000
square-foot, two-story multi-purpose building, plans prepared by Cuningham Group
Architecture, P.A. and Westwood Professional Services, Inc., dated January 30, 2009,
subject to the following conditions:
1.The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the necessary
security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration and landscaping.
2.Windows shall be added to the northwest elevation in the multi-purpose area.
Class III
3.In addition to the fire sprinkler system required by the building and fire codes, fire
department standpipes shall be added to the building in locations approved by the
Chanhassen Fire Marshal.
4.The applicant shall contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for location of yellow curbing to be
painted and locations of “No Parking Fire Lane” signs.
5.Buildings are required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
6.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
7.Retaining walls (new and additions to existing) over four feet high must be designed by a
professional engineer registered in the State of Minnesota and a permit must be obtained
prior to construction.
8.Inlet protection is provided for all proposed stormwater inlets until such a time as final
stabilization is achieved.
9.The rock construction entrance be expanded to 75 feet per City code or, if this is not practical
to do so, the applicant must show why this is not practical and maximize the rock
construction entrance to the greatest length practical.
10.Silt fence north of Pond B be extended to the northwest to the 990 contour.
11.City details shall be included in the plan set for all erosion control best management practices
and storm sewer structures.
12.One of the three inlets into Pond B must be eliminated. It is preferable that the most easterly
inlet be eliminated so that maintenance can occur as efficiently as possible.
13.Pond maintenance access should be shown on the plan.
14.The applicant shall determine if any additional permissions are required and apply for and
obtain these permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g., Minnesota Pollution
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Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for dewatering)) and comply
with their conditions of approval.
15.Surface drainage from the top of the wall should be directed to the proposed catch basin, or
else a drain tile system shall be installed to convey the runoff to the storm sewer.
16.If on-site earthwork quantities do not balance and materials need to be imported or exported
from the site, the developer will need to supply the City with a detailed haul route for review
and approval by staff.
17.Any material exported to another location in Chanhassen may require a grading or interim
use permit.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Larson noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated February 17, 2009 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
Chairman Papke adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:16 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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