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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 19, 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, Kim Tennyson and Lisa Hokkanen
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; Angie Kairies, Planner; and Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
PUBLIC HEARING:
CHRISTENSEN VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOW AN
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (HORSE STABLE) IN EXCESS OF 1,000 SQUARE FEET
ON PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURAL ESTATE (A2) LOCATED AT 10 PIONEER
TRAIL. APPLICANT: MATT AND SARAH CHRISTENSEN, PLANNING CASE 11-06.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Name Address
Matt & Sarah Christensen 10 Pioneer Trail
Phil & Deb Gjervold 9381 Highview Drive, Eden Prairie
Angie Kairies presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked about setbacks,
fencing and the number of horses allowed on the property. Commissioner Undestad asked about
wetland impact. Commissioner Ellsworth asked where in the code it addresses the presumption
about a variance would be allowed for agricultural use. Commissioner Tennyson asked if the
property would be used for commercial purposes. Commissioner Doll asked about feedback
from neighboring properties in Eden Prairie, and protection of the wetlands and lake. Chairman
Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Ellsworth seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission as the
Board of Appeals and Adjustments, approves Planning Case #2011-06 for a 1,304 square-
foot variance from the maximum 1,000 square-foot detached accessory structure for the
construction of a 2,304 square-foot stable on Lot 3, Block 1, Lake Riley Highlands Addition,
based on adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Decision, subject to the following
conditions:
1.The private stable must meet all setback requirements.
2.Building permit required.
3.Structure must comply with Minnesota State Building Code.
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4.The applicant must obtain a stable permit.
5.The accessory structure may not be used as a separate dwelling unit.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
BURROUGHS VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO BUILD A SPORT
COURT ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) LOCATED
AT 10036 TRAILS END ROAD. APPLICANT: JOSH KOLLER, SOUTHVIEW
DESIGN. OWNER: STACEY & PHIL BURROUGHS, PLANNING CASE 2011-07.
Public Present:
Name Address
Kevin Zwart 1301 E. Cliff Road, Burnsville
Craig Jones 1301 E. Cliff Road, Burnsville
Josh Koller 1027 Northview Park Road, Eagan
Phil Burroughs 10036 Trails End Road
Angie Kairies presented the staff report on this item. The property owner , Phil Burroughs
explained the reasoning behind their request and their belief that the design of the sport court is a
pervious surface. Josh Koller, Landscape Design with Southview Design explained how the
sport court will be installed before introducing Kevin Zwart and Craig Jones from Sport Court
who explained in further detail the installation process and why the sport court should be
considered as pervious surface. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and
the public hearing was closed. After comments from commission members, the following
motion was made.
Thomas moved, Tennyson seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission as the
Board of Appeals and Adjustments denies Planning Case #2011-07 for hard surface
coverage variance to construct a sport court and adoption of the Findings of Fact and
Decision. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
CITY CODE AMENDMENT: CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 20, ZONING
CONCERNING PAINTBALL COURSES AND SHOOTING RANGES.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. There were no questions or comments
from commission members prior to the following motion being made.
Doll moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council approve the attached ordinance amending Chapter 11, Miscellaneous
Provisions and Offenses, and Chapter 20, Zoning of the Chanhassen City Code pertaining
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to gun ranges and paintball courses. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated June 21, 2011 as presented.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson provided an update on actions taken by
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the City Council at their June 27 and July 11 meetings.
Thomas moved, Hokkanen seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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