PC Minutes 10-20-09
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2009
Acting Chair Laufenburger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kathleen Thomas, Mark Undestad, Denny Laufenburger, Dan Keefe,
and Tom Doll
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kevin Dillon and Debbie Larson
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner; Angie Kairies, Planner; and Alyson Fauske,
Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
ANDING VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR LAKESHORE SETBACK VARIANCE TO
CONSTRUCT A HOME ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RSF) LOCATED AT 3625 RED CEDAR POINT ROAD (LOT 11, BLOCK 4, RED
CEDAR POINT LAKE MINNEWASHTA). APPLICANT: BAYCLIFF HOMES,
PLANNING CASE 09-15.
Angie Kairies presented the staff report for this item.
Laufenburger: Thank you staff. Any questions for Angie at this time? Alright, do we have an
applicant present that would like to make a statement? State your name and address please.
Bill Worms: My name is Bill Worms with BayCliff Homes and I’m representing Betsy Anding
and we’re in agreement with staff’s findings for this portion.
Laufenburger: Okay, thank you Bill. Okay. At this time I’d like to open the hearing to the
public. Anybody present that would like to speak on behalf of the public. None present, I will
close the public hearing. Any questions or comments from the commissioners? Tom, how about
you?
Doll: No questions.
Laufenburger: Mark? Kathleen?
Thomas: No.
Laufenburger: Dan?
Keefe: No.
Laufenburger: Okay. Would entertain a motion at this time.
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Undestad: I’ll make a motion. I recommend that the Chanhassen Planning Commission, as the
Board of Appeals and Adjustments, approves an 18.5-foot shoreland setback variance for the
construction of a single-family home on a non-conforming lot of record, Planning Case #09-15, and
adoption of the findings of fact and action, subject to conditions 1 and 2.
Laufenburger: We have a motion. Do I have a second?
Thomas: Second.
Laufenburger: Thank you Kathleen. Any further discussion?
Undestad moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission, as the Board
of Appeals and Adjustments, approves an 18.5-foot shoreland setback variance for the
construction of a single-family home on a non-conforming lot of record, Planning Case #09-
15, and adoption of the findings of fact and action, subject to the following conditions:
1.City Forester Conditions:
a.Tree protection fencing must be properly installed at the edge of the grading limits on the
entire east, west and south sides. This must be done prior to any construction activities
and remain installed until all construction is completed.
b.The roots of neighboring trees must be cut by hand or a vibratory plow.
c.No equipment may be stored within the tree protection areas.
d.If no trees are present in the rear yard, two overstory, deciduous tree are required to be
planted. If the existing ash tree is preserved, one overstory, deciduous tree will be
required to be planted. Trees must have a minimum diameter of 2 ½” when planted.
2.Water Resource Coordinator Conditions:
a.The plans shall be revised to indicate the placement of silt fence or other approved
perimeter BMP as well as incorporate any applicable Chanhassen standard details for
erosion and sediment control. This should include, at a minimum, 393-5301 and 393-
5302B. All erosion and sediment control features shall be installed prior to any earth
disturbing activities and shall remain in place until at least 75% of the property is
permanently stabilized.
b.A rock construction entrance shall be maintained until the permanent driveway is in
place. This entrance shall follow the specifications described in Detail Plate No. 5301.
Due to the size of the lot, the rock entrance may be reduced to 20 feet in length and width
but must otherwise comply with the specifications previously mentioned.
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c.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
where applicable and comply with their conditions of approval.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated October 6, 2009 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE:
None.
Acting Chair Laufenburger adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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