PC SUM 2012 06 19
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 19, 2012
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Kathleen Thomas, Lisa Hokkanen, and Bill Colopoulos
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mark Undestad, Kim Tennyson, and Kelsey Nelson
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Bob Generous, Senior
Planner
PUBLIC HEARING:
LAKESIDE BEACHLOT: REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
2006-26 TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF CANOE RACKS ON PROPERTY ZONED
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL (PUD-R) LOCATED ON OUTLOTS I & J,
LAKESIDE. APPLICANT: LAKESIDE MASTER ASSOCIATION, PLANNING CASE 2006-26.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. After clarifying who will maintain the beachlot,
Chairman Aller asked the applicant to speak. Gary Roethle, President of the Highlands Homeowners
Association and board member on the Master Association, explained that the canoe racks were approved
with the original submittal but were never put on the drawing. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing.
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Colopoulos moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council
approve Conditional Use Permit 2006-26 amendment to permit the construction of up to four non-
motorized watercraft racks at the Lakeside recreational beachlot subject to the existing conditions
of approval and adoption of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6561 TROENDLE CIRCLE: REQUEST FOR A HARD SURFACE COVERAGE VARIANCE TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A SCREEN PORCH ON PROPERTY ZONED RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE FAMILY (RSF) LOCATED AT 6561 TROENDLE CIRCLE. APPLICANT: JAY
DONOHUE, PLANNING CASE 2012-07.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. The homeowner, Jay Donohue explained the
reasoning behind applying for a variance to construct a screen porch. Chairman Aller opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Colopoulos moved, Hokkanen seconded that the Planning Commission, as the Board of Appeals
and Adjustments, approves Planning Case #2012-07 for a 6.9 percent variance to permit hard cover
of 31.9 percent on property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF) subject to the following
conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Decision:
1. The owner shall remove the existing patio surface and stairs at the rear of the home and re-grade
the site to maintain or improve existing drainage patterns.
2. Building permits are required for the construction of the porch and deck.
Planning Commission Summary – June 19, 2012
3. The structure must comply with Minnesota State Building Code.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD-R) AMENDMENTS: REQUEST TO
AMEND THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS:
A. MEADOWS/WOODS AT LONGACRES.
B. MINNEWASHTA CREEK.
C. RED CEDAR COVE.
Bob Generous presented the staff report outlining the proposed amendments for each development.
Chairman Aller opened the public hearing for all four developments. No one spoke and the public
hearing was closed.
Thomas moved, Hokkanen seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council
approve the attached ordinance rezoning the Planned Unit Development – Residential to
incorporate the development standards for Meadows at Longacres, Woods at Longacres,
Minnewashta Creek and Red Cedar Cove, and adopt the attached Findings of Fact and
Recommendations. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary minutes of
the Planning Commission meeting dated June 5, 2012 as presented.
Thomas moved, Hokkanen seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at
8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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