PC SUM 2017 09 05
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Steve Weick, Nancy Madsen, and
Mark Randall
MEMBERS ABSENT: John Tietz, and Maryam Yusuf
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Steve Sather 10432 Purdey Road
Steve McAuley 20 Hill Street
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Mason McClellan 470 West 78 Street
DOWNTOWN CHANHASSEN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA; TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 11: REVIEW PLANS TO DETERMINE IF
THEY COMPLY WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item.
Planning Commission Resolution #2017-01: Commissioner Undestad moved,
Commissioner Weick seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission adopts the
attached Resolution of the City of Chanhassen Planning Commission Finding that a
Modification to the Redevelopment Project Area and a Tax Increment Financing Plan for
Tax Increment Financing District No. 11 Conform to the General Plans for the
Development and Redevelopment of the City. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
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470-480 WEST 78 STREET – MEDICAL ARTS BUILDINGS: SIGN PLAN REVIEW
TO AMEND CURRENT BUILDING SIGN PLAN TO CONCUR WITH CITY
STANDARDS.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Weick asked for
clarification that the sign bands on the Phase I and Phase II buildings were the same height
relative to the ground and the free standing monument sign. The applicant, Mason McClellan
Planning Commission Summary – September 5, 2017
stated he was available for questions. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke
and the public hearing was closed.
Madsen moved, Randall seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council approve the attached Sign Plan Criteria for Medical Arts Buildings
Phase I and II; and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
20 HILL STREET: VARIANCE FOR A GARAGE ADDITION WITHIN THE FRONT
YARD SETBACK.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. The applicant Steve McAuley and Steve
Sather stated they were present to answer any questions. Chairman Aller opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Weick moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
approves a variance request to allow for the conversion of a non-conforming detached
garage to an attached garage via a nine foot eight inch wide expansion within the required
front yard setback, subject to the following conditions of approval and adopts the attached
Findings of Facts and Decisions:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. The structure must comply with the Minnesota State Building Code.
3. The closest point of the expanded garage must be at least 2.8 feet from the front lot line.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Madsen noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated August 1, 2017 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson provided an update on action taken
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by the City Council at their August 14 and August 28 meetings, future Planning Commission
agenda items and new sign permits that have been issued. Chairman Aller noted the resignation
of Commissioner Yusuf due to relocating out of the city of Chanhassen.
Commissioner Undestad moved 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 7:35 p.m.
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Planning Commission Summary – September 5, 2017
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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