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Mr. Maass replied that a motion could be put forth if it is the Planning Commission’s desire.
Staff provides a professional opinion based on policy, and the Planning Commission and City
Council set policy.
Chair Noyes clarified the land use designation does not change how the property will be
structured, whether one dwelling or two. As Mr. Maass stated, more than two dwellings could
not be put on the properties, and he believes the property owners are trying to protect themselves
from the unknown if someone moves out and a new person moves in. He noted that in the future
if other homeowners want to change their land use, they will have to come back before the
Commission again.
Commissioner Goff moved, Commissioner Schwartz seconded that the Chanhassen
Planning Commission recommends City Council approve amending the 2040
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map from Residential - Large Lot to Residential - Low
Density for 7750 Crimson Bay Road. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
3. CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO BUILD AN INDOOR
PICKLEBALL FACILITY AND OUTDOOR COURTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2970 WATER PLACE
Planning Director Maass gave a summary of the staff report, noting the applicant is requesting
site plan approval for the construction of a 25,410 square foot building for the use of indoor
pickleball courts and associated amenities as well as the construction of outdoor pickleball
courts. The site is currently used for an outdoor fitness facility and is within the Life Time
Fitness campus. Mr. Maass showed interior and exterior layout plans for the building on screen.
He shared about proposed signage, architectural standards, and parking on the property. He
stated the facility will utilize shared parking with the adjacent corporate office building as well
as larger Life Time Fitness club and corporate buildings. The proposed development meets the
requirements of the site plan review subject to revisions to the plan outlined in the staff report.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the site plan for the
proposed Life Time pickleball facility and adopts the attached findings of fact.
Commissioner Goff noted another Life Time facility just north of the building and that those
parking lots cannot connect because of the grade there.
Mr. Maass replied that is true, and there will be a sidewalk and stairs to connect the two
buildings. ADA stalls will be available immediately adjacent to the facility and near the office
space.
Chair Noyes noted the designation of two stalls per pickleball court, noting he has always played
doubles and asked how staff came up with that number.
Mr. Maass understands the parking calculation is largely based on tennis. The base requirement
of 20 spots helps and staff feels there is enough parking; he noted the comment regarding any
future parking updates.
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Chair Noyes thinks it should be noted as there will be overlap for 10 minutes every hour.
Commissioner Jobe agreed on the parking, noting there will still be people in the corporate
offices and winter parking may be more problematic.
Megan Eaton. Director of Development at Life Time Fitness, gave a presentation noting
pickleball is blowing up around the country. Life Time is trying to move with those trends and
adding pickleball courts to their facilities. She spoke about temporary parking for the corporate
office, noting they do not need that additional parking and want to confer it back to a fitness use.
She showed renderings of the site plan, amenities, and architectural details on screen.
Chair Noyes opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Chair Noyes closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Goff noted one concern that across the street from Life Time is Mega Pickle and
Pong, which is another pickleball club with six indoor courts. He is worried about swapping out
another Chanhassen business.
Commissioner Johnson moved, Commissioner Goff seconded that the Chanhassen
Planning Commission recommends approval of the Site Plan Review to build the proposed
indoor pickleball facility and outdoor courts for property located at 2970 Water Tower
Place subject to the conditions of approval and adopts the Findings of Fact and
Recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JUNE 6, 2023
Commissioner Jobe moved, Commissioner Goff seconded to approve the summary Minutes
of the Planning Commission meeting dated June 6, 2023 as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: