09-12-2023 EDC MinutesCHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Acting Chair Freeman called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Freeman, Stacy Goff, Luke Bame, and Cohen Lee
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Eric Anderson, Vice Chair Duke Zurek
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Maass, Planning Director
PUBLIC PRESENT: Patricia Fernandes, Judy Harder.
Member Bame moved, Member Goff seconded to approve the agenda. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED
AUGUST 8, 2023
Member Goff moved, Member Bame seconded to approve the Minutes of the Economic
Development Commission meeting dated August 8, 2023, as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Follow-up discussion on Downtown Zoning District Uses
Planning Director Eric Maass presented the proposed revisions to the permitted, conditional,
interim, and accessory uses within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district, as well as
potential revisions to development standards for the district such as setbacks and height
limitations.
The commission discussed the potential for targeting retail, entertainment, and restaurant uses in
front on West 78th Street and office-type uses on the backsides of those buildings. EDC members
discussed the current traffic patterns within the downtown area and how that will likely evolve
over time as development takes place and road projects are completed that prioritize pedestrians
and pedestrian safety. Following a discussion of the potential redevelopment opportunities east
and west of Kerber Boulevard, the commissioners were generally supportive of the proposed
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revisions to permitted, conditional, interim, and accessory uses along with proposed setbacks and
height limitations.
ADJOURNMENT:
Member Bame moved, Member Lee seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Economic Development
Commission meeting was adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Submitted by Eric Maass
Planning Director