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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 18, 2009
Acting Chair Laufenburger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kevin Dillon, Kathleen Thomas, Mark Undestad, Denny
Laufenburger, Dan Keefe, and Tom Doll
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Debbie Larson
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Bob Generous,
Senior Planner
PUBLIC HEARING:
HISLOP VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR A SETBACK VARIANCE ON PROPERTY
ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) LOCATED ON LOT 9, BLOCK 1,
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PINEHURST 2 ADDITION (6604 ALDER WAY). APPLICANT: BRENT HISLOP,
SYNERGY LAND COMPANY, PLANNING CASE #09-10.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Doll asked for clarification
of the erosion control plan. Commissioner Keefe asked for clarification on the lot layout and the
hardship for the variance. The applicant, Brent Hislop with Synergy Land Company noted the
original intent of this lot was similar to the abutting lots. Chair Laufenburger opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Dillon moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission as the Board
of Adjustments and Appeals approves a 15 foot front yard setback variance to permit a 15
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foot front yard setback on Lot 9, Block 1, Pinehurst 2 Addition, based on the attached
Findings of Fact and subject to the following conditions:
1. Future construction plans shall take the wetland and gully features into consideration and
utilize best management practices to avoid further degradation to the wetland and gully.
2. In the event that sump pumps are installed with the construction of this house, they
should be “soft” connected to the 4 inch drain tile located at the back-of-curb for the
private cul-de-sac.
3. When a building plan is submitted for this property, a detailed erosion and sediment
control plan will be required as part of the submittal.
4. Additional address numbers will be required at the driveway entrance. Color of letters
must be on a contrasting background color, 6 inches in height and adjacent to the
driveway. If landscaping is to be done near the numbers, consideration shall be given
that growth of plant/shrubs will not block the view of the numbers over time.
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5. The building shall continue the orientation and placement of the buildings located to the
east of the site. Buildings shall not be placed within the northeast front triangle of the
site, represented on the south by a continuation of the private street easement line to the
northwest.
6. Structures shall not encroach into any easement except for the driveway connecting to the
private street access.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
ZELLNER VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR A SETBACK VARIANCE ON PROPERTY
ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL (PUD-R) LOCATED ON
ND
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, WESTERN HILLS 2 ADDITION (7461 LONGVIEW CIRCLE).
APPLICANT: RICHARD & CHANIN ZELLNER, PLANNING CASE 09-12.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Doll asked for clarification
on how setbacks are handled with corner lots. Commissioner Keefe asked about what’s existing
today in comparison to what’s being proposed. Chair Laufenburger asked about neighborhood
feedback. Staff stated there were no objections to the variance request. The applicants, Richard
and Chanin Zellner were present to answer questions. Chair Laufenburger opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Keefe moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission acting as the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals approves Planning Case 09-12 for a 4.1 foot front yard
setback variance for an addition above an existing non-conforming structure located on
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Lot 1, Block 1, Western Hills 2 Addition based on the staff report and adoption of the
attached Findings of Fact and Action with the following condition:
1. The survey for 7461 Longview Circle must be revised to include the perimeter drainage
and utility easements to ensure that the proposed improvements will not encroach into the
easements.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
AUTO MOTORPLEX SITE PLAN AMENDMENT: REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO
SITE PLAN PERMIT 2006-23. APPLICANT: BRUNO SILIKOWSKI, PLANNING
CASE 09-13.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Undestad asked about
staff’s recommend to allow roof structures over the decks/balconies but no enclosures.
Commissioner Dillon asked if the decks were being applied consistently on the buildings.
Commissioner Keefe asked for clarification on the location and use of the deck/balcony
structures and hours of operation. Commissioners Thomas and Doll asked about complaints
from neighbors. The applicant Bruno Silikowski, 3615 Zircon Lane, Plymouth addressed the
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issues of no neighborhood complaints, the success of the project and how it has evolved with
tenants requesting higher end amenities on the buildings, i.e. decks and balconies. Chair
Laufenburger opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After
discussion among commission members regarding the use of roofs and enclosures with the decks
and balconies, the following motion was made.
Undestad moved, Dillon seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council approve the amendment to the site plan for the Auto Motorplex,
Planning Case #09-13, permitting the installation of decks in the locations highlighted in
the staff report, subject to the following conditions:
1. The development shall comply with the conditions and requirements of Site Plan
Planning Case #06-34.
2. The decks shall not encroach into or above any easements.
3. Deck structures will require a building permit. Required submittal documents include:
a. Design (and signature) by a professional structural engineer.
b. Revised civil drawings by the respective design professional.
4. Deleted.
5. If decks/exterior balconies are to be constructed, the City will need to review the plans to
determine if a fire sprinkler head will be required under the deck/balcony.
All voted in favor, except Keefe and Thomas who opposed, and the motion carried with a
vote of 4 to 2.
Commissioners Keefe and Thomas noted that their votes against the motion was due to their
preference not to have the decks and balconies enclosed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated July 21, 2009 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE:
None.
Dillon moved, Undestad seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director Prepared by Nann Opheim
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