PC SUM 2011 09 06
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
Chairman Aller called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Tom Doll, Kathleen Thomas, and Kim
Tennyson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kevin Ellsworth and Lisa Hokkanen
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Angie Kairies, Planner I
PUBLIC HEARING:
GORRA VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE (AGRICULTURAL BUILDING) ON PROPERTY ZONED RURAL
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RESIDENTIAL (RR) LOCATED AT 1680 WEST 78 STREET. APPLICANT/OWNER:
MICHAEL GORRA, PLANNING CASE 2011-09.
Angie Kairies presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing after
confirming that the structure will never be used as a residence and that there have been no violations of
the conditional use permit. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Thomas moved, Tennyson seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission, as the Board of
Appeals and Adjustments, approves Planning Case #2011-09 for a 5,880 square foot accessory
structure area variance on property zoned Rural Residential, based on adoption of the attached
Findings of Fact and Decision and subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall call Gopher State One (651) 454-0002 to complete a locate request prior to
construction.
2. The proposed building must be located a minimum of 40 feet from the Metropolitan Council
Sewer Line.
3. The shed must meet all setback requirements.
4. A zoning permit is required.
5. The accessory structure may not be used for a home occupation as outlined in the Chanhassen
City Code and may only be used for agricultural purposes as defined by Minnesota State Statute.
6. 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 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting dated August 16, 2011 as presented.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE:
Kate Aanenson update the commission that the City Council
approved the city ordinance amendment regarding shooting ranges.
Planning Commission Summary – September 6, 2011
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Thomas moved, Undestad seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at
7:10 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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