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Commissioner Trevena moved, Commissioner Soller seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves the attached Ordinances amending regulations of group homes as a
conditional use as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 5 to 0.
2. CONSIDER A MINOR PUD AMENDMENT TO THE SEVEN FORTY-ONE
CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner, summarized the proposed minor amendment for the
signage portion of the Seven Forty-One Crossing PUD. She presented photos of the building to
explain the awning location.
Ms. Arsenault explained that the Applicant had recently applied for a sign permit and that the
sign manufacturer had manufactured the sign prior to its approval. The sign as proposed did not
adhere to the current Seven Forty-One Crossing PUD ordinance but City staff gave the property
owner and Arch Salon the option to proceed at risk with conditional approval of the sign permit
which required submission of a PUD amendment request and that if the PUD amendment request
was not granted, that the sign would be required to be removed. This was offered as the
necessary PUD amendment was seen as minor in nature and likely to be supported and aided the
business in having the necessary signage on their building in time for their grand opening.
Commissioner Goff clarified that the PUD amendment was for awnings and not signs, where the
signs need to be three-dimensional. Ms. Arsenault explained that it was for signage on the
awning. The outcome was created and regulated through the PUD signage code.
Commissioner Trevena asked if vinyl would fade quicker over time and if there were
maintenance stipulations. Ms. Arsenault answered that the property maintenance code would
address this concern. If the signage were in disarray, the property owner would be required to
bring it back up to code.
Vice Chair Jobe asked if this request was just at the one location and how many other areas could
be impacted at the location. Ms. Arsenault responded by indicating that only the property within
the Severy Forty-One Crossing PUD would be impacted.
Commissioner Trevena questioned whether an awning could be put up anywhere on the building
in the future. Ms. Arsenault answered that the architecture of the building likely did not allow for
additional awnings, but the end caps might use similar signage in the awning.
Commissioner Soller asked if other tenants were notified of the request. Ms. Arsenault said that
the public hearing notice was sent to any property owner within 500 feet.
Vice Chair Jobe opened the public hearing.
Alexis Becker, Arch Salon, provided comments about maintenance of the awning and thanked
the planning commission for the consideration of the proposed amendment.
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Mike Sturdivant, Paster Properties, voiced appreciation for the consideration and for staff’s
willingness to provide the conditional permit approval while they worked through the PUD
Ordinance application. He clarified the Arch Salon signage would match with what was
constructed at North Coop. He said other tenants in the building have standard signage with
existing awnings underneath that are not suitable for signage.
Vice Chair Jobe closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rosengren asked if the sign regulation was original to the PUD and how the PUD
got its sign regulation. Ms. Arsenault said that the PUD was created with the strip mall’s
construction. The PUD was created in 2014.
Commissioner Rosengren asked if this language would get put into the general sign code
language. Ms. Arsenault responded that they were noting this information for the overall signage
overhaul in the future.
Commissioner Goff moved, Commissioner Trevena seconded that the Chanhassen
Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the proposed amendment to
the Seven Forty-One PUD ordinance. 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 DECEMBER 3,
2024
Commissioner Rosengren moved, Commissioner Soller seconded to approve the
Chanhassen Planning Commission summary minutes dated December 3, 2024 as
presented. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Eric Maass, Community Development Director, updated the Commissioners on several projects.
He noted the Waterview Plat was recorded on December 31 with site grading under way. Also
that the large Roers Redevelopment was moving forward with final financing in place and the
demolition permit was issued for the cinema. The Fire Department might partner with Roers for
training in the hotel before demolition. A public notice would be sent to the community if the
training occurred.
Commissioner Goff requested an update on the Avienda project. Mr. Maass responded that there
will be a request for qualifications for the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center for architectural
design services; they hope to start construction in 2026. The city has received inquiries about