PC Minutes 05-15-2012
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 15, 2012
Due to technical difficulties, recording of this meeting did not occur.
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Kathleen Thomas, Lisa Hokkanen, Kim
Tennyson, Bill Colopoulos, and Kelsey Nelson
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner;
and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Doug Hansen 11969 No. Shore Drive, Spicer, MN 56288
Lisa Thompson 6780 Lotus Trail
Peter Rocheford 6780 Lotus Trail
PUBLIC HEARING:
ROCHEFORD/THOMPSON VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW TWO
DRIVEWAYS ON ONE PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND
LOCATED AT 6780 LOTUS TRAIL. APPLICANT: PETER ROCHEFORD/LISA THOMPSON,
PLANNING CASE 2012-05.
Alyson Fauske presented the staff report on this item. Peter Rocheford outlined the reasons for their
variance request. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was
closed. Commission members had no questions or comments.
Colopoulos moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission grant the variance to allow
two driveways on a property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF) lot, located at 6780 Lotus Trail
subject to the following conditions and adopt the attached Findings of Fact and Decision:
1. The applicant must obtain a driveway permit and install any necessary erosion control measures
prior to proceeding with the driveway installation.
2. Tree protection fencing as approved by the City Forester must be installed around the trees within
the right-of-way. No further trees shall be removed with the right-of-way.
3. Demonstrate the recording of the three PID’s (25-1601640, 25-1601580, and 25-1601590) into
one zoning lot.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit for the garage, the applicant must demonstrate that it meets
the standards of the Residential Single Family zoning district.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD-R) AMENDMENTS FOR THE
FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENTS:
Chanhassen Planning Commission Summary – May 15, 2012
CHANHASSEN VISTA.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened
the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
CHAPARRAL:
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
FOX HOLLOW:
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
LAREDO LANE:
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
NEAR MOUNTAIN:
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
OAK PONDS:
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
PEASANT HILL:
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
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SARATOGA 3 ADDITION:
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller
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opened the public hearing. Doug Hansen, owner of property in Saratoga 3 Addition, expressed concern
about the number of units allowed for development on his property. Chairman Aller closed the public
hearing.
After comments and discussion from commission members, the following motion was made.
Thomas moved, Colopoulos seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council
approve the attached ordinances rezoning the Planning Unit Development-Residential to
incorporate development standards for and adopt the attached Findings of Fact and
Recommendation for the following developments:
Chanhassen Vista
Chaparral
Fox Hollow
Laredo Lane
Near Mountain
Oak Ponds
Pheasant Hill
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Saratoga 3 Addition
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 April 17, 2012 as presented.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE:
Kate Aanenson noted that the City Council approved the final
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plat extension for The Arbors development, reviewed upcoming agenda items for the June 5 Planning
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