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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 2012
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Tom Doll, Kathleen Thomas, Kevin Ellsworth,
Kim Tennyson and Lisa Hokkanen
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Angie Kairies, Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Gayle and Lois Degler 9111 Audubon Road
PUBLIC HEARING:
DEGLER VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE (AGRICULTURAL BUILDING) IN EXCESS OF 1,000 SQUARE FEET ON
PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURAL ESTATE DISTRICT (A2) LOCATED AT 9111
AUDUBON ROAD. APPLICANT: GAYLE DEGLER, PLANNING CASE 2012-01.
Angie Kairies presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller clarified that the new structure
would be in the same footprint of the buildings being removed. Commissioner Ellsworth asked in general
how the City polices home occupations. Commissioner Thomas asked for clarification on why condition
number 6 was being removed. Gayle Degler explained the confusion on the application was because his
mother and wife’s names are both Lois Degler. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke
and the public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Hokkanen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission, as the Board of
Appeals and Adjustments, approves Planning Case #2012-01 for a 13,191 square foot multiple
accessory structure area variance on property zoned Agricultural Estate District as shown in
Exhibit A, subject to the following conditions and adoption on the Findings of Fact and Decision:
1. The applicant shall call Gopher One State Call (651) 454-0002 to complete a locate request prior
to construction.
2. The shed must meet all setback requirements.
3. A Zoning Permit is required.
4. 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.
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary Minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting dated November 1, 2011 as presented.
Planning Commission Summary – January 3, 2012
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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CITY COUNCIL UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson provided updates from the November 14, November 28
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and December 12 City Council meetings.
DISCUSS CODE AMENDMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS.
Angie
Kairies and Kate Aanenson discussed information on neighborhood meetings and public hearings that
will be held regarding this item.
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
7:20 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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