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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 20, 2010
Chairwoman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Larson, Tom Doll, Denny Laufenburger, Kathleen Thomas,
Kevin Ellsworth, Andrew Aller and Mark Undestad
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Sharmeen Al-
Jaff, Senior Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bill Griffith 7900 Xerxes Avenue, Bloomington 55431
Juon Young 5416 Welcome Avenue, Crystal 55429
Candyce F. & Mark Brunsberg 7150 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
Jill Antonich 7481 Canyon Curve, Chanhassen
Barbara Klick 7116 Utica Lane, Chanhassen
PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS:
ECKANKAR/VILLAGES ON THE PONDS/BLUFF CREEK CORPORATE CENTER/
CHANHASSEN WEST BUSINESS PARK/ARBORETUM BUSINESS PARK/
CHANHASSEN BUSINESS CENTER, PLANNING CASE 10-03.
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Laufenburger asked for
clarification of the specifications associated with LED lights. Commissioner Doll asked why
staff isn’t recommending a blanket statement that the lighting plan follows the ordinance. Bill
Griffith, speaking on behalf of Eckankar Religious Campus, asked for clarification on the use of
electronic message center signs, LED lighting, and the use of lighting to illuminate architectural
features. Chairwoman Larson opened the public hearing. Barbara Klick, 7116 Utica Lane and
former Public Safety Commission member, voiced concern over where an electronic message
sign could be located on the Eckankar Religious Campus property and uplighting. Chairwoman
Larson closed the public hearing. After comments and discussion by commission members, the
following motion was made.
Laufenburger moved, Aller seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommend that the City Council approve the following motions:
1.The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the Planned Unit
Development amendment for Arboretum Business Park, amending Sections a and h.2 as
stated in the attached ordinance; and adopts the Findings of Fact.
Planning Commission Summary - April 20, 2010
2.The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Planned Unit
Development amendment for Bluff Creek Corporate Center, amending Sections a and
h.2 as stated in the attached ordinance; and adopts the Findings of Fact.
3.The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Planned Unit
Development amendment for Chanhassen West Business Park, amending Sections a and
h.2 as stated in the attached ordinance; and adopts the Findings of Fact.
4.The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Planned Unit
Development amendment for Chanhassen Business Center, amending Sections h.2 as
stated in the attached ordinance; and adopts the Findings of Fact.
5.The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Planned Unit
Development amendment for Eckankar Religious Campus, amending Sections a as stated
in the attached ordinance; and adopts the Findings of Fact.
6.The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Planned Unit
Development amendment for Villages on the Ponds, amending Sections a and h.2 as
stated in the attached ordinance; and adopts the Findings of Fact.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Thomas noted the summary minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting dated April 6, 2010 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE.
None.
Chairwoman Larson adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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