PC SUM 2011 06 07
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 7, 2011
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Kathleen Thomas, Tom Doll, Mark Undestad, Kevin
Ellsworth, and Lisa Hokkanen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kim Tennyson
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Angie Kairies,
Planner; and Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
PUBLIC HEARING:
CITY CODE AMENDMENT: CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18,
SUBDIVISIONS AND CHAPTER 20, ZONING OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
CONCERNING EROSION CONTROL.
Terry Jeffery reviewed the changes proposed for Chapter 18 regarding erosion control measures.
Commissioner Doll asked about the additional cost to homeowners. Chairman Aller opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the
City Code pertaining to erosion control. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
CITY CODE AMENDMENT: CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 20, ZONING
OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE CONCERNING VARIANCES.
Angie Kairies outlined the proposed changes to Chapter 20, Zoning concerning variances due to
the June, 2010 the Supreme Court ruling in the Krummenacher versus City of Minnetonka case
which changed the definition of hardship. Commissioner Ellsworth asked for clarification of
wording regarding the word harmony, general conditions for granting a variance, the purpose of
the variation is not based upon economic consideration alone, practical difficulties, and that new
conditions must be directly related to any and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact
created by the variance. Commissioner Doll asked for clarification of who drafted the ordinance
amendment and the wording used. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke
and the public hearing was closed.
Ellsworth moved, Doll seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code
Planning Commission Summary - June 7, 2011
pertaining to variances. 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 May 3, 2011 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson provided an update on City Council
action of Powers Crossing, Liberty at Creekside, the BP gas station, and city code amendments.
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION.
Kate Aanenson reviewed information included in this new
section of the agenda regarding census fact finder information on housing in the city, Minnesota
River crossing study, and the KARE 11, Land of 10,000 Stories report. Commissioner Doll
asked about the status of the Highway 41 underpass wetland alteration permit. Commissioner
Ellsworth asked staff to comment on the increased flooding of the Minnesota River over the last
10 years.
Thomas moved, Doll seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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