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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 2007
Chairman McDonald called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jerry McDonald, Kevin Dillon, Kathleen Thomas, Debbie Larson,
Mark Undestad and Dan Keefe
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kurt Papke
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; and Angie Auseth, Planner I
PUBLIC HEARING:
HART VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SIZE TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO
AN EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE ON PROPERTY ZONED RURAL
RESIDENTIAL (RR) LOCATED AT 951 HOMESTEAD LANE. APPLICANT: JDA
DESIGN ARCHITECTS, OWNERS, JOHN & CINDY HART, PLANNING CASE 07-28.
Public Present:
Name Address
John & Cindy Hart 951 Homestead Lane
John Meyering 1050 Homestead Lane
Angie Auseth presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Undestad asked for
clarification on the timeline of the permits and variance application. Commissioner Larson
asked about public notification. Commissioner Dillon asked about the applicant's willingness to
work with the city. The applicant, John Hart provided background information on their plans to
expand the garage and the intended purpose for the expansion. Chairman McDonald opened the
public hearing. John Meyering spoke in support of the variance request, noting the houses in the
neighborhood are on 2 1/2 acre lots. Chairman McDonald closed the public hearing. After
comments and discussion by the commission, the following motion was made.
Larson moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission approve Planning Case
07-28 for a 177 square foot variance from the maximum 1,000 square foot detached
accessory structure for an addition to a detached garage on Lot 2, Block 3, Pioneer Hills
Addition, based on the amended findings of fact stating there are pre-existing standards in
the neighborhood of detached structures which exceed 1,000 square feet. All voted in
favor, except Keefe who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 5 to 1.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
ROSEMOUNT: REQUEST FOR INTERIM USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
TEMPORARY ANTENNA ON TOP OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 8200 MARKET
BOULEVARD. APPLICANT: ROSEMOUNT, INC., PLANNING CASE 07-25.
Angie Auseth presented the staff report on this item. Chairman McDonald asked if staff had
checked on federal regulations. Kelly Orth with Rosemount, Inc explained the reason for their
request and how the wireless system will be tested. Commissioner Undestad asked about
possible frequency interference and the antenna locations on the building. Kelly Orth showed
samples of the antennas that will be used in their testing. Commissioner Larson asked about the
purpose of the testing. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the
public hearing was closed. After comments from the commission the following motion was
made.
Keefe moved, Dillon seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
Planning Case 07-25 for an Interim Use Permit to install a 25 foot mast/antenna atop the
two story office building at Rosemount, Inc., located on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes
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Business Park 2 Addition, as shown in plans dated received November 2, 2007, based on
the Findings of Fact in the staff report and subject to the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be approved prior to installation of the mast/antenna.
2. The interim use permit is valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of building
permit approval. Should the interim use permit need to be extended, the applicant will
need to request a formal extension 60 days prior to the expiration date of the permit.
3. Approval of this application is contingent upon City Council approval of the zoning
ordinance amendment to Section 20-1515, Antennas mounted on roofs, walls, and
existing towers requiring an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for antennas in excess of 15 feet in
height.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: CHAPTER 20, ZONING.
Angie Auseth presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe suggested that item 2
under 20-1515 state that the antennas be of a material or color that matches the surrounding area
rather than building. Commissioner Dillon asked if there's a need to address diameter, guide
wires, etc. associated with antennas. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. No one
spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Dillon moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code,
with a change to the language in item (2) under Sec. 20-1515 to say that the material or
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color matches the surrounding environment. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: CHAPTER 2, LAND USE ELEMENT.
Public Present:
Name Address
Mike Wardle 12601 W. Explorer Drive #200
Boise, ID 83713
Scott Raeber 12601 W. Explorer Drive, #200
Boise, ID 83713
Ben Gowan 6440 Hazeltine Boulevard
Tom Workman 181 South Shore Court
Don Halla 6601 Mohawk Trail, Edina
Mary Jane White 670 Creekwood
Rick Dorsey 1551 Lyman Boulevard
Jeff Fox 5270 Howards Point Road
Vernelle Clayton 422 Santa Fe Circle
Dave Patchin 17370 Lookout Drive
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Sean Cullen 19800 28 Avenue No, Plymouth
Jim Boyum 8805 Sunset Trail
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Wayne Peterson 7444 64 Street West
Dale Hance 6480 Oriole Avenue
Bill Ziegler 6441 Oriole Avenue
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Michelle M. Curtis 2446 West 64 Street
Kate Aanenson provided a summary of what work has been done to date and the schedule for
future review and comments. She then reviewed the land use elements included in the
comprehensive plan update. Bob Generous reviewed the specific parcels of land with their
recommended land use changes. Chairman McDonald asked for clarification on the need for a
new community commercial zoning. He then opened the public hearing. Ben Gowan, 6440
Hazeltine Boulevard stated he's been advised that the change in zoning proposed for his property
is not all bad. Terry Palmer, Ben Gowan's son, asked for clarification on access options to his
father's property. Gary Reed, the owner of 2.21 acres north of Ben Gowan's parcel, stated they
are ready for development of their property. Michael Sedley, Sedley Development Partners, 2460
Emerald Trail in Minnetonka, a developer working with Mr. Reed, asked to clarify that if the
property owners north or south don't develop but were amenable to an easement access, that that
would be okay with the city. Phil Boss, owner of Body, Mind, Spirit retail across the street from
Market Square asked if the city has looked at the economic impacts on downtown retail
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businesses if a regional center is built. Mel Brooks, 2448 West 64 stated he would like to see
the zoning stay at single family residential on the property owned by Gary Reed. Michelle
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Curtis, 2446 West 64 Street asked for clarification on access.
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The Planning Commission took a short recess at this point in the discussion and then continued
with the public hearing.
Vernelle Clayton, 422 Santa Fe Circle and long time developer and manager of retail space in
downtown Chanhassen, emphasized the need to not forget about the viability of retail in
downtown Chanhassen and quoted from the 1998 comprehensive plan update which states there
is no desire on the part of the city to see that effort diminished with construction of commercial
centers oriented to highways outside the business district, noting her main purpose is to avoid
having the action of a governmental entity create an unfair competitive situation for the
downtown businesses. Mike Wardle with Brighton Corporation, Boise, Idaho gave a power
point presentation on a proposal they will make by formal application the early part of next year
asking for the land use designation change at the southwest corner of Lyman Boulevard and
Highway 101 to mixed use. Chairman McDonald closed this portion of the public hearing. The
public hearing will continue at the December 4, 2007 Planning Commission meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Dillon moved, Thomas seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated November 6, 2007 as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
Chairman McDonald adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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