11.06.2023 Special Planning CommissionCHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Alto called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Erik Johnson, Kelsey Alto, Perry Schwartz, Edward Goff, Steve Jobe
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Eric Noyes, Ryan Soller
STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner; Eric Maass, Planning Director
PUBLIC PRESENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. ORDINANCE XXX UPDATING MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
Planning Director Eric Maass summarized the staff report, noting the updates discussed at the
previous meetings regarding minimum parking standards. There were updates to the efficiency
unit and one-bedroom parking requirements. There were also updates to parking requirements
for assisted living facilities. There were additional updates for requirements for shopping centers.
Commissioner Alto asked why there was a difference between full-liquor license parking
requirements to non-liquor license parking requirements.
Commissioner Schwartz asked why there were no requirements for handicapped parking spots or
EV charging stations. Mr. Maass stated that the number of required handicap parking spots are
established by the American Disabilities Act and state building code. Staff is supportive of EV
charging spaces but did not feel comfortable requiring EV spaces at this point.
Commissioner Goff requested clarification on the handicap requirements. He questioned whether
the handicapped spaces would be included in the required total parking standards. Mr. Maass
stated this would be included in the total parking standards. He did not think this needed to be
clarified in the document.
Commissioner Schwartz asked if staff would direct developers to this ordinance and the federal
requirements to understand compliance requirements. Mr. Maass stated they connect developers
with the city building officials to ensure handicap spots are created and in the correct location.
Vice Chair Alto opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Vice Chair Alto closed the public hearing.
Planning Commission Minutes – November 6, 2023
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Commissioner Jobe moved, Commissioner Johnson seconded that the Chanhassen
Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance
amending the minimum parking standards in City Code in relation to multi-family
residential development, senior living development, as well as retail and shopping center
development. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 3, 2023
Commissioner Goff moved, Commissioner Jobe seconded to approve the Chanhassen
Planning Commission summary minutes dated October 3, 2023 as presented. All voted in
favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Planning Director Eric Maass shared the Planning Commission should plan to review the site
plan for the Civic Campus Project in January and February.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Schwartz moved, Commissioner Jobe seconded to adjourn the special
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The
Planning Commission special meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Submitted by Eric Maass
Planning Director