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PC Minutes 23-10Planning Commission Minutes – July 18, 2023 3 Tommy Everson, 5301 Glen Brey Circle, architect for the project, stated the owners use the property seasonally, but plan to move to the residence full-time. Mr. Everson stated that the 3- story home will be just over 3,000 square feet. The home is compact due to the lot size. Vice Chair Alto opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Vice Chair Alto closed the public hearing. Commissioner Goff moved, Commissioner Johnson seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves the requested 10-foot front yard setback variance, subject to the conditions of approval, and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. 3. CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT, SITE PLAN, AND EASEMENT VACATION FOR 53 ROWHOMES LOCATED AT THE SW CORNER OF POWERS AND LYMAN BOULEVARDS Planning Director Eric Maass shared the PUD Master Plan which was previously approved by the city in September 2022. Mr. Maass shared the recent architecture renderings received on July 18. Staff appreciated the dormers added and the brick. Mr. Maass asked planning commission about the preferences with the roof line structure. Commissioner Goff asked what we are reviewing since this was just received today and did not have close review. Mr. Maass stated they are looking for recommendations for approval. Commissioner Schwartz asked if the units are required to have a fire suppression system. Mr. Maass stated that the applications are reviewed by the City Fire Marshall. Commissioner Schwartz asked if there were concerns about emergency services access. Mr. Maass stated the private road meets the standards for a private road and the emergency staff reviewed the space and stated there was adequate space. Mark Nordland, Level 7 Development, and John Sonnek, Cudd Homes, shared the current project details. Mr. Sonnek explained that roofline architecture does have definition, but the renderings make it difficult to identify. Mr. Sonnek stated any building over two stories has fire suppression, so the homes will have sprinklers built inside them. Commissioner Goff asked for an estimate of a range for the price of the home and the square footage. Mr. Sonnek stated they are working on developing this estimate. The homes will be approximately 3,300 square feet. There will be no basement in these units. There will be numerous options for the home, ranging from 3 to 4 bedrooms. Commissioner Johnson asked about the directions of the roads. It was noted that the roads are two-lane private roads but are not set up for parking along the roads. Commissioner Johnson asked about the garage directions. Mr. Sonnek stated that the garages face the street. Each Planning Commission Minutes – July 18, 2023 4 resident has four parking spots – two in the garage and two in the driveway and there are also 20 guest parking lots. Commissioner Johnson asked about the large complex in the center. Mr. Nordland stated they will be apartment buildings. Commissioner Johnson asked about sidewalks to get to the retail sector. Mr. Nordland stated there will be sidewalks and bike trails on both sides of the apartment building. Commissioner Schwartz stated the garage access could be difficult for individuals on the end of the units. Vice Chair Alto stated the street is a normal double-wide street, the renderings make it look smaller. Commissioner Schwartz questioned the difference between using roundabouts or streetlights near these buildings. Mr. Nordland stated at Lyman and Sunset there will not be a roundabout but possibly a traffic signal. At Powers, there will be a fourth traffic signal added. Vice Chair Alto opened the public hearing. Jon Gilbert, 1641 Jeurissen Lane, will be adjacent to the Outlot A of the project. He asked about moving snow and where it would go. He also questioned whether there would be crosswalks or four-way stops to allow safety for local families with children. Additionally, Mr. Lane stated top soil was being filled to where retention ponds were located. He asked if the hydrodynamics change or if this is a temporary grading effort. He questioned if the 53 row homes was an increase and if there needs to be cuts to other parts of the project, including the 55-and-older housing or the apartments. He stated it would be unfortunate for the elderly housing spaces to be cut. William Hanke, 8320 Suffolk Drive, stated there was supposed to be senior housing availability. He is concerned that the original intent seemed to be to provide this housing option, but now that does not seem to be the focus. Vice Chair Alto closed the public hearing. Commissioner Goff asked about the senior housing status. Mr. Maass stated there are 783 approved living areas in Avenida. There are units for senior housing units planned but the final number is not known. The PUD does not dictate the number of bedrooms per unit. He stated the concern is noted and staff will monitor when future phases of the project come to fruition. Mr. Maass stated if residents have traffic safety concerns, please reach out to the Traffic Safety Committee through the city’s website. Commissioner Schwartz asked if there were concerns about pedestrian accessibility to the retail development. Mr. Maass stated the existing sidewalks will continue to exist outside of the PUD. These sidewalks could be considered during future road projects. Commissioner Schwartz questioned the city control of snow removal for private and public sidewalks. Mr. Maass stated Planning Commission Minutes – July 18, 2023 5 there is ordinance within 48 hours and there is not concerns as there is hired snow removal. Commissioner Schwartz explained there is challenge with snow removal in the private road in his own neighborhood association. He mentioned some snow removal companies have a certain measurement of snow fall prior to removal, which can create ice buildup and danger to pedestrians. Commissioner Johnson revisited citizen concerns on Bluff Creek Boulevard and tree coverage. He asked commissioners for any other questions or concerns. Mr. Maass stated there is adequate roadway usage. Commissioner Johnson asked about the amount of space in the Avienda development planned for residential uses and the total number of residential units being planned for. Mr. Maass stated that the Avienda PUD allows for 783 residential units and that alterations to that figure would require an amendment to the Avienda Planned Unit Development (PUD). Vice Chair Alto stated this could not be discussed as it is not currently an issue. Mr. Mass stated retail will continue to build as the residential spaces are built. Mr. Nordland stated there is not demand for buildings for seniors with services in Chanhassen. After the pandemic, this demand shrunk and it will take some time for this demand to grow again. They are planning 55+ units for active adults, which is considered senior housing. There will not be services but will be socialization. Commissioner Schwartz questioned the building number on the south, which was previously approved for 300 units. The PUD was approved for up to 300 units but the developer for this project backed out due to demand in the marketplace study. Commissioner Schwartz asked for consideration of guest units, noting there may be hotel developers in the projects in the future. He also asked if the buildings will be market rate. Mr. Nordland stated this is correct. Commissioner Goff stated the PUD has changed since approval in August, which is appropriate as the PUD will change. He asked if the Planning Commission could receive updates. Mr. Nordland stated that the PUD that was approved allowed for flexibility, so it has not changed since approval. As soon as a lot is purchased, they will have facility documents in front of the Commission. Mr. Nordland stated there are 27 separate projects within the PUD Master Plan and there are many moving pieces. These are all within the confines of the PUD. Commissioner Johnson addressed the architectural plans for the row homes, noting these will appeal to community members. Vice Chair Alto agreed the look was timeless and would appeal to residents. Commissioner Johnson moved, Commissioner Schwartz seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves of the Preliminary Plat, Site Plan, and Vacation of Existing Easement for the construction of 53 Rowhomes subject to the to the conditions of approval (Planning Case #2023-10), and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. 4. CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SUBDIVISION REPLATING TWO OUTLOTS, A VACATION OF EASEMENTS, AND A RIGHT-OF-WAY, A WETLAND