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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Acting Chair Weick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Undestad, Maryam Yusuf, Nancy Madsen, Steve Weick, and
Mark Randall
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Andrew Aller, and John Tietz
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; MacKenzie Walters, Planner; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Lisa Mekkelsen 9640 Independence Circle
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Ann Nye 1641 West 63 Street
Matt Christensen 10 Pioneer Trail
Bill Schubert 9610 Meadowlark Lane
Tori & Robert Conrad 1680 West Farm Road, Chaska
Scott Anderson 5637 Scenic Drive
Richard Etshokin Elk River
Elizabeth Vogel 105 Pioneer Trail
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Wes Dunsmore 735 West 96 Street
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John Saunders 2708 East 49 Street, Minneapolis
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Teri Byrne 700 West 96 Street
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Joy Gorra 1680 West 78 Street
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Gary Carlson 3891 West 62 Street
Miron/Anne Marcotte 7240 Galpin Boulevard, Excelsior
Judy Walstad 10071 Great Plains Boulevard
PUBLIC HEARING: TWEET DENTAL – SITE PLAN REVIEW TO BUILD A 5,352
SQUARE FOOT DENTAL CLINIC (TWEET DENTAL) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
7845 CENTURY BOULEVARD.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. The applicant Tori Conrad discussed the
need to expand her building size. Robert Conrad discussed possible changes in the roof design
of the building. Acting Chair Weick opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public
hearing was closed.
Planning Commission Summary – February 7, 2017
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
the City Council approve the site plan for a 5,700 square foot, one-story building, plans
prepared by Schultz Engineering and Site Design and Sjoquist Architects, Inc., dated
01/05/17, subject to the following conditions:
Building:
1.The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
2.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
3.Any retaining walls over four high must be designed by a professional engineer and a permit
must be obtained prior to construction.
4.Drainage water collected from (any portion of) the building, or mechanical equipment
may not flow across a public walking surface (sidewalk).
5.Detailed occupancy related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans
are submitted.
6.The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Environmental Resources:
1.The applicant will need to maintain a prairie mix of native plants in order to meet the
landscaping requirements. If a transition to non-native, weedy plants occurs on the site,
the owner will need to restore the prairie.
2.Incorporate one additional reliable tree species as a substitute for some of the red maple.
3.A total of 3 overstory trees will be required to be planted along the south property line
along the existing parking spaces
Engineering:
1.An access agreement with the adjacent property is required for the shared driveway on
the east side of the subject property.
2.A hydrant is required. The location of the fire hydrant must be approved by the Fire
Chief.
3.The existing 18” reinforced concrete storm sewer in the southwest corner of the property
must be removed or abandoned.
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Planning:
1.The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement prior to receiving a building permit.
2.A separate sign permit application, review and approval shall be required prior to site
sign installation.
Water Resources:
1.The applicant shall apply for and receive a General Permit Authorization to Discharge
Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity Under the National Pollution
Discharge Elimination/State Disposal System (NPDES Construction Permit) prior to the
issuance of a building permit or any earth disturbing activities.
2.The plan submittal must also include a detail of the infiltration basin consistent with the
Minnesota Stormwater Manual prior to issuance of a building permit. This detail must
include any soils corrections, basin protections and planting plans and schedules in
addition to other necessary design elements.
3.After construction, the infiltration basin shall be tested by a third party for permeability to
ensure that it is functioning per the stormwater modeling submitted by the applicant. The
infiltration basin must pass the permeability testing prior to an issuance of a permanent
certificate of occupancy. Or if agreed to by both parties, the city may confirm rates in-
house with their Modified Phillip-Dunn infiltrometer.
4.The applicant shall prepare an operations and maintenance manual specific to the
infiltration feature including anticipated inspection schedule, routine maintenance and
frequency of said maintenance and supply a copy to the city prior to issuance of a
building permit.
5.All erosion control shall be installed and inspected prior to initiation of site grading
activities.
6.The site plan must comply with Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District,
RPBCWD, rules for erosion prevention and sediment control and storm water
management.
7.The applicant shall obtain permits from all appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for
dewatering), Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District) and comply with their
conditions of approval.
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Weick: Again the City Council will review this on February 27, 2017. Moving on.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: CITY CODE AMENDMENTS:
H. STABLES IN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Acting Chair Weick asked for clarification
on the reason for this code amendment before opening the public hearing. Bill Schubert, 9610
Meadowlark Lane suggested adjustments to the code amendment. Liz Vogel, 105 Pioneer Trail
asked for clarification of the term expansion, if the grandfather clause stays with the property
when it sells, and why the term natural structures was removed from Section 5-89 (a)(3). Judy
Walstad, 10071 Great Plains Boulevard asked for clarification on the grandfather clause if she
sold her property. Matt Christensen, 10 Pioneer Trail asked that the difference between the dry
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lot versus the grass pasture be clearly defined. Ann Nye, 1641 West 63 Street noted she was
one of the people in the single family residential district and asked for clarification on the
number of horses that are grandfathered. Bill Schubert asked for clarification of the term
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expansion and the grandfather clause if he sells. Gary Carlson, 3891 West 62 Street asked why
the City is going into such detail over horses and suggested checking surrounding communities
for their regulations.
Randall moved, Madsen seconded that the Planning Commission table the code
amendment regarding stables in Residential Single Family Districts and have the City staff
meet with property owners to discuss their concerns on an individual basis. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CHEMICAL TOILETS AT SPECIAL EVENTS.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff
report on this item. Acting Chair Weick asked about removal of chemical toilets within 24 hours
for special events. Commissioner Randall asked about associated fees.
LIMITS ON MAXIMUM CUL-DE-SAC LENGTH.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff
report on this item. Commissioner Yusuf asked about adding language regarding temporary cul-
de-sacs. Commissioner Randall asked about the diameter of the cul-de-sac size.
HARDCOVER ON FLAG LOTS.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item.
Commissioner Madsen asked about existing flag lots. Commissioner Randall asked about the
effect on easements.
MULTIPLE BUILDINGS AS A CONDITIONAL USE.
MacKenzie Walters presented the
staff report on this item.
RECLASSIFICATION OF STREETS.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this
item.
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NEW REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff
report on this item. Acting Chair Weick asked for clarification of the statement on page 14,
Section 8(j) that says any other conditions which the City deems necessary. Commissioner
Madsen asked if Feb Fest should be included as an exemption. Commissioner Randall asked
about noise permits.
UPDATE SECIONS REFERENCING TEMPORARY EVENTS.
MacKenzie Walters
presented the staff report on this item.
Acting Chair Weick called the public hearing to order for city code amendments (a) through (g).
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Yusuf moved, Madsen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
the City Council adopts the attached ordinances amending Chapters 18 and 20 of the
Chanhassen City Code, listed as items 2(a) through (g) on the planning agenda. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Yusuf noted the verbatim and summary Minutes
of the Planning Commission meeting dated January 3, 2017 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Kate Aanenson provided an update on City
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Council action at their January 23 meeting, discussed the articles she had included in the packet
and future agenda items.
Yusuf moved, Randall seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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