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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Chairwoman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kevin Dillon, Kathleen Thomas, Debbie Larson, Mark Undestad, Dan
Keefe, and Tom Doll
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Denny Laufenburger
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; and Angie Kairies, Planner
PUBLIC HEARING:
GLEASON VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR AFTER-THE-FACT VARIANCES ON
PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) LOCATED AT 2111
ND
PINEHURST DRIVE (LOT 22, BLOCK 1, PINEHURST 2 ADDITION). APPLICANT:
U.S. HOME CORPORATION, PLANNING CASE NO. 09-17.
Angie Kairies presented the staff report on this item. Commissioners Undestad and Thomas
asked for clarification on what was being requested. Commissioner Doll asked for clarification
on who built the house and the statement made by the applicant that they would consider not
installing the patio. Commissioner Keefe asked if anything has been done in the entire Pinehurst
neighborhood to address lot sizes, impervious surface coverage and alternatives available to
building a patio. Commissioner Dillon asked what happens if this variance request is denied and
the amount of variances denied for the neighboring properties. Chairwoman Larson asked when
and where it was discovered that the applicant was over the 25% impervious surface coverage.
Carol Toohey with Lennar Corporation addressed the issue of impervious surface coverage and
runoff. Jim Weaver, Area Manager in Construction Services for Lennar explained the process
used to install the driveway. Chairwoman Larson opened the public hearing. No one spoke and
the public hearing was closed. After commissioner comments, the following motion was made.
Keefe moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission as the Board
of Appeals and Adjustments denies an after the fact 1.38% hard surface coverage variance
for an existing driveway and future patio, Planning Case number 09-17 and adoption of the
Findings of Fact and Action. All voted in favor, except for Commissioners Dillon and Doll,
and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 2.
PUBLIC HEARING:
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 20, ZONING, COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL AND REGIONAL/LIFESTYLE COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS.
Planning Commission Meeting – November 3, 2009
Bob Generous presented the staff report outlining what is proposed for the community
commercial and regional/lifestyle commercial zoning districts. Commissioner Doll asked for
clarification of the statement, “The creation of multi-tenant, small user, strip centers is
prohibited” under the Intent section of the Community Commercial District. Commissioner
Keefe asked about the size of Byerly’s and Target, and clarification of the points brought up in
Rick Dorsey’s letter about setbacks from residential property. Chairwoman Larson opened the
public hearing. Rick Dorsey stated one of his major concerns is to maintain flexibility.
Speaking on behalf of himself and the Fox Family property, he outlined their concerns in Section
20-509 regarding requirements for minimum setback and maximum building height and under
Section 20-502 dealing with the time constraint for residential development. Chairwoman
Larson closed the public hearing. After comments from commission members the following
motion was made.
Undestad moved, Keefe seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council adopt the ordinances amending the Chanhassen City Code creating a
Community Commercial Zoning District and Planned Unit Development Standards for
Regional/Lifestyle Center Commercial Districts. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated October 20, 2009 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE.
None.
Chairwoman Larson adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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