PC SUM 2007 08 07
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 7, 2007
Acting Chair Papke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kurt Papke, Mark Undestad, Debbie Larson and Kathleen Thomas
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jerry McDonald, Dan Keefe and Kevin Dillon
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer;
and Joe Shamla, Project Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST FOR A WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A STORM
WATER POND ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 TANADOONA DRIVE,
PLANNING CASE 07-17.
Public Present:
Name Address
Gretchen Starks 3301 Tanadoona Drive
Alyson Fauske presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Larson asked for
clarification of environmental manholes. Commissioner Thomas asked for the number of square
feet being impacted in Option 1. Commissioner Papke asked for clarification on visibility from
the lake and surrounding neighbors, and the quality of trees being lost. The public hearing was
opened. Gretchen Starks, 3301 Tanadoona Drive asked for clarification on storm water drainage.
The public hearing was closed.
Larson moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the
Planning Commission approve Wetland Alteration Permit 07-17 to permit 2,100 square
feet of wetland alteration subject to the following conditions:
1.Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All
exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round,
according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope Time (Maximum time an area can
Steeper than 3:1 7 days remain open when the area
10:1 to 3:1 14 days is not actively being worked.)
Flatter than 10:1 21 days
Planning Commission Summary - August 7, 2007
These areas include constructed stormwater management pond side slopes, and any exposed
soil areas with a positive slope to a stormwater conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter
system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other natural or man
made systems that discharge to a surface water.
2.A minimum of six trees will be planted on site. Native species shall be used.
3.Tree protection fencing shall be installed at the edge of grading limits prior to any
construction activity.
4.Tree removal limits shall be inspected by the Environmental Resources Specialist prior to
any removals.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Undestad noted the summary and verbatim
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated June 19, 2007 and the summary minutes of
the work session meeting dated July 17, 2007 as presented.
OPEN DISCUSSION:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION: TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT.
Bob Generous reviewed transportation issues that will be addressed in the comprehensive plan
update.
Acting Chair Papke adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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