PC SUM 2008 07 15
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 15, 2008
Acting Chair Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kevin Dillon, Kathleen Thomas, Debbie Larson, Mark Undestad,
Denny Laufenburger, and Dan Keefe
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kurt Papke
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Bob Generous,
Senior Planner
PUBLIC HEARING:
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 20, (ZONING).
Bob Generous presented the staff report regarding temporary signage, community signage, and
drive thru facilities. Commissioner Laufenburger asked how the drive thru amendment would
affect the conditions of approval for the County Service Center. Commissioner Keefe asked if
staff had any feedback on the permanent reader signs being a distraction to traffic and
clarification on permitted materials. Commissioner Dillon asked how the size of the electronic
community signs compared to the size of signs permitted in other zoning districts. Chair Larson
opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Dillon moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen
City Code. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Laufenburger noted the verbatim and
summary minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated July 1, 2008 as presented.
Chair Larson adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim