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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
7:00 P.M. – WORK SESSION, Fountain Conference Room
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Tom Doll and Kathleen Thomas
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kevin Ellsworth, Mark Undestad
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director and Bob Generous,
Senior Planner.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
None
Kate Aanenson advised the members that the next meeting scheduled for March 1, 2011 was
cancelled. She also informed them that staff was reviewing planned unit developments and other
residential developments to evaluate their surface water improvements and development
standards. Information developed from this review will be presented to the commission at a later
date.
Andrew Aller advised the commission that he would not be able to attend the April 5, 2011
meeting since his children were on spring break that week and he would be out of town.
1.Overview of American Community Survey – Census Data
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Bob Generous provided a PowerPoint presentation on census information containing a brief
overview of changing population, decennial census data 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000. The 2010
information is preliminary data taken from the (2005-2009 American Community Survey –
5 year estimates). We anticipate the preliminary census release for Chanhassen in March. The
American Community Survey is based on approximately 1,600 samples taken between 2005 and
2009. Since it is sample information, it is not as accurate as that provided by the decennial
census.
The comprehensive plan is developed using census data relating to housing types, retail,
employment, and helps determine infrastructure improvements including sewer, water, roads,
and parks.
Chanhassen population continues to grow; however, at a slower pace. The growth rates have
been as follows: 1970’s--30%, 1980--85%, 1990--73%, and in the 2000’s--15%. Also, the
median age has seen a steady increase from 24.2 years in 1970 to 36.8 years in 2020.
The City of Chanhassen Planning Department and the census bureau estimates population
annually. There are differences between our estimates; however, with each census, we recalibrate
our estimates. Similarly, we have an ongoing debate with the Metropolitan Council.
Two significant changes include the reduction in the population under 5 and between 25 and 44
and the increase in the 5-24 and 45-54 age groups. As can be seen, the highest age groups, 55-
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75+ continues to grow. Some of the implications include, changing school usage, housing
preferences and alternatives, transit requirements, medical demands, services, and employment.
Chanhassen is predominantly owner-occupied households. Percent of rental has reduced from
25% in 1970 to 11% in 2010.
A graph representing the age of household occupants was shown. The under 35 age group, at
12.3%, represents new household formations. The single biggest group, those 35-54, represent
56.2% of households. They represent family households, individuals in their peak earning years,
established family households, and early empty nesters. The age 55-74 households at 26.2%,
represent the pre-retirement and retirement households. Finally, the 75+ household at 53% are
the frail elderly. The 55+ households, while being only 14.3% of the population, occupy 31.5%
of the housing.
Most households consist of families at 79%. The average household size is 2.9. The
predominant housing type is single-family detached.
The largest single time frame for building was 1990-1999 with an estimated 40% of the housing
units. This data is important because as homes age, they will need to be maintained.
Most homes have two or more vehicles. Over 83.4% of our work force drives alone. These
numbers come into play when we are looking at parking ratios for businesses and residential
developments and on the number of vehicle trips from development to the city’s roadway
system.
A majority of the population, 25 years and older, have a bachelor or a higher degree constituting
58.2%. These are people who are technologically savvy, higher paid professionals.
Over 76.1% of the population, 16 years or older, is in the labor force.
The next step is the release of the 2010 census data which is anticipated in March. As it becomes
available, staff will forward the information to the Planning Commission. One of the first things
staff will do with the census data is to redistrict the city voting precincts.
2.Planning Commission Interviews
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Andrew Aller and Tom Doll interviewed the following applicants for the Planning Commission:
Glen Kaufmann, Lisa Hokkanen, Peter Aldritt, Noel Stiller, J.R. Relick and Kimberly Tennyson.
The work session concluded at 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Robert Generous
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