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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 6, 2010
FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
7:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
Chairwoman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kevin Ellsworth, Tom Doll, Andrew Aller, Denny Laufenburger,
Debbie Larson and Mark Undestad.
Kathleen Thomas came in at approximately 7:10 p.m.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Sharmin Al-Jaff,
Senior Planner; Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer; Bob Generous, Senior Planner; and
Angie Kairies, Planner I.
OATHS OF OFFICE:
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Denny Laufenberger
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Kevin Ellsworth
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Andrew Aller
Debbie Larson administered the oaths of office.
ADOPTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS
Denny Laufenburger asked for clarification of section 4.1 – Election of Officers. The
commission stated that they would like to maintain the section as is. Denny Laufenburger
moved and Andrew Aller seconded a motion to approve the Bylaws. Motion approved 7 – 0.
ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE-CHAIR
a. Election of Chair:
In the first round of voting: three commissioners voted for Debbie Larson and three
commissioners voted for Denny Laufenburger. One commissioner abstained.
In the second round of voting: five commissioners voted for Debbie Larson and one
commissioner voted for Denny Laufenburger. One commissioner abstained. Debbie Larson
is elected Chair.
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b. Election of Vice-Chair:
Five commissioners voted for Denny Laufenburger and one commissioner voted for Mark
Undestad. One commissioner abstained. Denny Laufenburger is elected Vice-Chair.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated March 16, 2010 as presented.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS:
Kate Aanenson reminded the Planning Commission that they need
to vote on an individual for the Chanhassen Rotary Club 2010 Distinguished Service Award. The
nominees are Terre Kemble, Mark Undestad and Beverly Hirt. The commissioners could just email
her their votes and the one with the most votes would be forwarded to the Rotary.
Kate Aanenson told the Planning Commissioner that she had sent out information to them regarding
GT Services which provides training opportunities for Commissioners.
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
7:30 P.M. – WORK SESSION, FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
The Planning Commission assembled at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kevin Ellsworth, Tom Doll, Andrew Aller, Denny Laufenburger,
Debbie Larson and Mark Undestad.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kathleen Thomas.
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Sharmin Al-Jaff,
Senior Planner; Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer; Bob Generous, Senior Planner; and
Angie Kairies, Planner I.
2009 YEAR-END REVIEW
Bob Generous reviewed the spreadsheet information provided to the Planning Commission.
2010 GOALS/PROJECTS
Kate Aanenson presented information on the projects proposed for the Planning Commission for
2010.
Bob Generous presented information on the TH 41 River Crossing environmental impact
statement.
Alyson Fauske presented information on City infrastructure projects for 2010 including the
Minnewashta Parkway/Highway 5 improvements, Erie Avenue and Audubon Road.
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REVIEW OF USES IN COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Angie Kairies presented an update on the proposal to re-evaluate uses within the commercial
districts to determine if they still meet the purpose and intent of the district. These items will be
brought back for additional discussion and, if required, public hearing for amendment to the City
Code.
STAFF REPORT REFORMATTING
Kate Aanenson discussed the possibility of revising the staff report format for Planning
Commission. The intent would be to make the motions less cumbersome, but maintain the
detailed analysis and discussion of the project contained within the body of the report.
DEVELOPERS FORUM OVERVIEW
Kate Aanenson presented the idea for the City’s developer’s forum in April to gather information
from developers on the concerns and issues regarding development within the City.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Robert Generous
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