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PC SUM 2017 04 04 WS CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES April 4, 2017 Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Aller, Nancy Madsen, Mark Randall (arrived at 6:12), John Tietz, Mark Undestad and Steve Weick. MEMBERS ABSENT: Maryam Yusuf STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; MacKenzie Walters, Planner; and Robert Generous, Senior Planner PUBLIC PRESENT: Gary and Maryanne Halama, Don Halla Chairman Aller wanted to recognize the incredible amount of people who came out and applied for the various commissions and their willingness to serve the community. He then welcomed John and Mark back to the commission. A. OATH OF OFFICE Chairman Aller administered the Oath of Office to John Tietz and Mark Undestad who both answered with “I will.” B. ADOPTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS Chairman Aller introduced the Planning Commission Bylaws. Commissioner Nancy Madsen moved and Commissioner Mark Undestad seconded a motion to adopt the bylaws. Chairman Aller then asked if there was any discussion. There was none. The commission voted 5 – 0 to adopt the Planning Commission Bylaws. (Commissioner Randall arrived at this point.) C. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Chairman Aller asked if there were any nominations for chair. Commissioner Weick nominated Andrew Aller for Chair. There were no further nominations. The commissioners voted 6 – 0 to appoint Commissioner Aller chair. Chairman Aller then asked if there were any nominations for vice-chair. Commissioner Tietz nominated Commissioner Weick for vice-chair. There were no further nominations. The commissioners voted 6 – 0 to appoint Commissioner Weick vice-chair. Planning Commission Summary – Page 2 ADJOURNMENT Having addressed the aforementioned items, Chairman Aller requested a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Madsen moved and Commissioner Undestad seconded the motion to adjourn. The commission voted 6 – 0 to adjourn. D. 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – DISCUSSION Kate Aanenson introduced the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and discussed the idea for the work session, provided a detail of the process that the city would undertake as part of the update and pointed out that a tentative schedule for review of the chapters was included in the packet. She advised the commissioners that they had been provided a three-ring binder containing the Metropolitan Council’s minimum requirements for each element, and that as each chapter is presented they should add it to the binder. LAND USE Kate Aanenson presented the Land Use element of the comprehensive plan. She noted that most of the land uses had already been established with major amendments taking place in 2015 with the CSAH 61 corridor study and land use amendments that took place in conjunction with that. She stated that the Metropolitan Council had established projections of housing, population and employment for the city based on its land use plan and that the city was classified as an emerging suburban edge, which required residential development densities averaging between 3 - 5 units per acre. She discussed that we had prepared land use consumption in five-year increments and that, while development may happen in stages with some years having more development and others less, it was possible to provide estimates over five-year periods that would average out the development. Kate noted that there were four potential land use amendments that would be reviewed with the comprehensive plan update: 1.Tim Erhardt’s property located south of Highway 212 on Powers Boulevard, 2.Don Halla’s property located south of Pioneer Trail east of TH 101, 3.The Halla property located at the Mustard Seed Garden Center; and 4.City-owned property northwest of Pleasant View Road on the west side of Powers Boulevard. For the first three properties, the property owners had submitted their requests and narratives and that staff would prepare an analysis for the proposals in conjunction with the review of the land use element. Commissioner Tietz asked how and if the development paid for the infrastructure; specifically, sanitary sewer and whether the land uses were appropriate. He also asked what the city got from the Metropolitan Council and what power do they have to assure that the city meets the housing goals? Planning Commission Summary – Page 3 Kate Aanenson told him that the sewer was sized appropriately to the proposed development of the land use and that it was the Metropolitan Council who provided sewer processing at the Blue Lake Plant. And they could potentially limit development by withholding the ability to connect to the sewer system. HOUSING Kate Aanenson presented the Housing element. She stated that the city uses the Carver County Housing study to evaluate housing demand in the community and how this helped the city direct the type of housing development that takes place. Housing demand is determined based on demographic assumptions which drive growth, including housing availability and employment opportunities. It is important for the city to think of life-cycle housing and provide a variety of housing types to satisfy this demand, since this also makes for a healthy community. The Carver County housing study provides a snapshot of housing in the community as well as projection of the housing need in the future. She pointed out the background material in the handout that talks about tenure of housing, owner vs. rental, and that historically, housing in the city has been 80 percent ownership. She also pointed out that there is a pent-up demand for the provision of rental housing within the city and that market rates for rentals have been increasing. She noted that the Metropolitan Council has allocated Chanhassen with 806 units of affordable housing as its share of such housing within the Metropolitan Area. The city can show that it has guided a sufficient amount of multi-family land to at least provide the potential for meeting the number of affordable housing units. Commissioner Tietz asked if the city would permit smaller housing units to meet the demand of young people. Kate Aanenson stated that the code already would permit it. However, the provision of such housing is market driven and demand was linked to other amenities. Kate then mentioned that the city has been tracking housing development and pointed out the Residential Development Statistics table included in their packet which shows the density of development that has taken place. Overall density comes in at 3.5 units per acre on a net basis. Kate then told the commissioners that MacKenzie Walters will be working on the housing element as it comes forward. TRANSPORTATION Bob Generous presented the Transportation element. He pointed out the maps included in the packet which show area roadway system deficiencies and also the functional classification map for area roadways, which represent the hierarchy of roadways from the local streets to the collectors to the arterials to the principal arterials (TH 7 and U.S. Highway 212). The Transportation element will then provide a description of all these roadways. Planning Commission Summary – Page 4 The Traffic Analysis Zone map and summary sheet were then discussed, which take all the land uses within the community and project development in ten-year increments based on assumptions of the location, timing and intensity of development and historical knowledge of development densities from tracking of development in the community over time. Commissioner Madsen asked why Bluff Creek Drive did not show up as a deficient roadway. Bob Generous responded that we would look into it prior to bringing the item back. Bob Generous pointed out the future realignment of TH 101 from Pioneer Trail to CSAH 61 and the local access option along CSAH 61 as that area develops in the future, which were both included in the binder. Kate Aanenson mentioned that the city was working with Chaska and Carver County in the future potential realignment of CSAH 61 to connect to Engler Boulevard and follow part of Stoughton Boulevard. WASTEWATER Kate Aanenson present the Wastewater element. The existing and future sewer facilities map was shown. Trends in sewage use show an increase in the amount of sanitary sewer use. All the usage ties back into the land use analysis which was done based on the Traffic Analysis Zones data which evaluates the type and intensity of development. The city still has a significant amount of housing on septic systems. However, the plans do show how these areas could potentially be served with sanitary sewer. WATER SUPPLY Kate Aanenson presented the Water Supply element. The plan contains a map of the city’s existing and proposed water distribution system. The annual water supply report has been sent to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for review. The big issue in water supply is about water conservation measures. The city efforts include a tiered water rate, odd-even watering restrictions, the WaterWise education program, working with homeowner associations on ways to reduce water use, requiring six inches of top soil as part of new developments, and working with adjacent communities as a regional water resource group to monitor and develop conservation measures. The goal is to provide an option to connect, but not to compel connection. Commissioner Tietz told of his visit to the Eden Prairie water facility and how he was told that there was a difference in water use of approximately eight million gallons per day between winter and summer water usage. SURFACE WATER Kate Aanenson presented the Surface Water element. The city is located in four watershed districts. While surface water is related to natural resources, it is provided as a separate element. The plan will provide an overview of surface water issues and efforts within the community. Planning Commission Summary – Page 5 PARKS & TRAILS Kate Aanenson presented the Parks & Trails element. The comprehensive plan is piggybacking on the Parks & Trail Master Plan effort which is currently under development by the city. The plan relies on the evaluation of park service areas to determine any deficiencies within the city. It also looks at connections to other communities. Commissioner Tietz asked about trail connections to Shorewood and other communities and was told that we try to build our trails to the city boundary, but there are funding issues regarding their continuation in other cities. NATURAL RESOURCES Kate Aanenson presented the Natural Resources element. The plan will review the natural resources within the community and evaluate what can be done to maintain them. Emerald Ash Borer and the city’s efforts were discussed and how the city had a contract for our efforts and that residents would be able to be under the program to treat their own trees. The plan encourages the diversification of tree species, discusses pollinator-friendly practices, and the preservation of natural resources. IMPLEMENTATION Kate Aanenson presented the Implementation element. This element will contain the capital improvement plan. It will also highlight any potential code amendments that will need to be made to implement the plan. ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS Kate Aanenson presented the Economic Competitiveness element and noted that it is an optional element to the plan. This element would highlight assistance the city can and has provided. It would also outline available tools to assist with development. GENERAL DISCUSSION Kate Aanenson highlighted upcoming agenda items for the Planning Commission on April 18 and May 2. There will be a joint meeting with the City Council on April 24, 2017. We will send City Council a copy of the 2016 year in review and the major commission items for 2017: Comprehensive Plan update and Avienda. She advised the commission that the city was looking at undertaking a downtown study. She also requested that the commission challenge staff as we move forward in the comprehensive plan update process. The Planning Commission Work Session ended at 8:10 p.m. Submitted by Kate Aanenson Planning Commission Summary – Page 6 Community Development Director Prepared by Robert Generous