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PC Minutes 23-15Planning Commission Minutes – July 18, 2023 2 Commissioner Johnson asked the purpose of the variance since the utilities and entrances are not separate. Mr. Generous stated it does not allow the property to rent out the space. Commissioner Schwartz stated if they did not seek a variance, they would be eligible for a short-term rental. Mr. Generous stated they do not get involved with rentals of portions of home if the space does not have a separate place to eat, sleep, and use the restroom. Vice Chair Alto asked if they rent it out in the future, what the punishment would be. Mr. Generous stated it would be a violation of the zoning ordinance. Les MacLeod, 1919 Woodstone Lane, the owner of the house, stated his sons currently live at 2730 Sandpiper Trail. Vice Chair Alto opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Vice Chair Alto closed the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson asked about the wording of the code. Mr. Maass stated staff could review the ordinance. Vice Chair Alto asked for clarification of the code. Mr. Maass stated it connects back to the single-family definition and definition of a dwelling. Commissioner Schwartz clarified if the home is sold, the variance would remain present in the title. Commissioner Johnson stated the two-family dwelling language rather than accessory dwelling unit was present in the code and asked for clarification. Vice Chair Alto stated staff can review the language. Commissioner Schwartz moved, Commissioner Soller seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a variance to permit the applicant the use of a single-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling, 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. 2. CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SIDE YARD SETBACK, LOT COVER, AND OTHER VARIANCES TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME AT 3732 HICKORY ROAD Senior Planner Bob Generous reviewed the variance request for 3732 Hickory Road. There is an existing home on the lot. The property owners wish to demolish the existing home and replace it with a three-story new home. The property owner is requesting a side yard setback of 8 feet east, 7.9 feet west, and 4.9 feet for the walkway canopy, lot cover is 27.3 percent. Commissioner Schwartz asked where the garage would be located. Mr. Generous stated it would be streetside. Planning 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