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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 17, 2012
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;
Joe Shamla, Project Engineer; and Ashley Mellgren, Planning Intern
PUBLIC PRESENT:
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Josh Koller, Southview Design 1875 East 50 Street, Inver Grove Heights
Steve Wanek 6615 Horseshoe Curve
Jim Knutson 1551 Lyman
PUBLIC HEARING:
80 WEST 78TH STREET (GOODWILL): REQUEST FOR A PARKING LOT SETBACK
VARIANCE ON PROPERTY ZONED HIGHWAY AND BUSINESS SERVICES DISTRICT
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(BH). APPLICANT: 80 WEST 78 STREET, LLC, PLANNING CASE 2012-03.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. The applicant, Ben Merriman with Center
Companies, 2025 Coulter Boulevard explained the oversight of using the property line as opposed to the
right-of-way when planning the parking lot. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke
and the public hearing was closed.
Thomas moved, Colopoulos seconded that theChanhassen Planning Commission, as the Board of
Appeals and Adjustments, approves Planning Case #2012-07 for a 10 foot parking lot setback
variance to permit parking at the right-of-way easement as shown on the plans prepared by MFRA
dated July 6, 2012 subject to the conditions of approval and adoption of the attached Findings of
Fact and Decision.
1. The monument sign must comply with City Code and the required setback and may not encroach
into any easements.
2. The applicant shall update the plans to show the proposed parking stalls and make changes to
plans according to staff redlines.
3. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment agreement with the City to construct the parking lot
within the City watermain easement.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6645 HORSESHOE CURVE: REQUEST FOR A SHORELAND SETBACK VARIANCE ON
PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF). APPLICANT: JOSH KOLLER,
SOUTHVIEW DESIGN, OWNER: TIMOTHY FIELDHOUSE, PLANNING CASE 2012-09.
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Ashley Mellgren presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked about from the postcard
mailings before asking the applicant to speak. Josh Koller with Southview Design explained the
difficulties involved with getting down to the 25% hard surface coverage requirement. Chairman Aller
opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After discussion between
commission members the following motion was made.
Colopoulos moved, Hokkanen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals, approves the request for the reconstruction of the patio located
within the Shoreland Management Setback located on Lot 5, Rearrangement of lots in Pleasant
View, based on the staff report and adoption of the Findings of Fact and Decision, with the
following conditions:
1. The proposed deck can be no larger than indicated on the plan set provided with the revision
dated June 14, 2012.
2. The proposed deck cannot be covered or enclosed at a future date.
3. Any proposed drainage, erosion control and grading must be shown on a plan and cannot be more
than is required to meet the requirements of this project. The applicant shall work with staff to
incorporate remedies to the erosion problems on the western portion of the site.
4. The applicant must demonstrate that the patio cannot be constructed without retaining walls.
Further, any walls determined necessary must be the minimum height needed to achieve the
above parameters.
5. Any retaining walls exceeding 48 inches in height require a building permit and professional
design.
6. The top and toe of any wall determined necessary should be shown on the plan.
7. Proposed finish elevation shall be shown on the southerly extent of the patio.
8. No tree removal may occur as a result of this project.
9. The existing hardcover must be reduced to no more than 25.9% of the lot area.
10. There shall be no expansion of the water-oriented structure located on the site unless the portion
of the proposal located in the Shoreland Management Setback is removed.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION: REQUEST FOR A METES AND BOUNDS
SUBDIVISION CREATING TWO LOTS ON PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURAL (A-2) AND
LOCATED AT 1551 LYMAN BOULEVARD. APPLICANT/OWNER: RICK DORSEY, PPB
HOLDINGS, LP, PLANNING CASE 2012-08.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. The applicant, Rick Dorsey explained the
reasoning behind the subdivision, commented on the easement for access to the secondary property and
on the condition that the right-of-way dedication for Lyman Boulevard must meet Carver County
requirements. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Craig Pabich, 9161 River Rock Drive
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expressed concern with the access via Mills Drive, the potential of having street frontage on both sides of
his property and clarification of future development plans. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing.
Undestad moved, Nelson seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approve the Metes and Bounds Subdivision of 1551 Lyman Boulevard creating two lots,
subject to the following conditions of approval and adoption of the Findings of Fact and
Recommendation:
1. The right-of-way dedication for Lyman Boulevard must meet Carver County’s requirements.
2. The property is being subdivided and is subject to Collector and Arterial Roadway Impact fees.
However, at this time there are too many unknown variables to accurately determine these fees.
These fees will be calculated and collected when a development plan is submitted to the City.
3. Record a cross-access agreement for Lots C and D therefore the City shall be named on the
easement document to ensure that the access easement remains intact until some other access is
provided to Lot D.
4. Parcel C is subject to a $13,533.31 sewer and water connection fee at the time the property
connects to sewer and/or water. The connection fee shall be subject to 6% per year interest
beginning November 14, 2005.
5. Parcel D is subject to a $54,268.55 sewer and water connection fee at the time the property
connects to sewer and/or water. The connection fee shall be subject to 6% per year interest
beginning November 14, 2005.
6. Parcels C and D are subject to the Sanitary Sewer Hookup Fee and the Watermain Hookup Fee at
the time of connection to the utility at the rates in effect at that time.
7. The property is being subdivided and is subject to SWMP fees. However, at this time there are
too many unknown variables to accurately determine these fees. These fees will be calculated
and collected when a development plan is submitted to the City.
8. Upon approval of the Metes and Bounds Subdivision, the applicant shall pay a GIS fee in the
amount of $45 ($25 for the plat plus 2 parcels at $10/parcel).
9. The existing Lot C paid park fees with the building permit. Future development on Lots C and D
will require that park fees be paid at the rate enforced at the time of development approval.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD-R) AMENDMENTS: REQUEST TO
AMEND THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS:
CHANHASSEN HILLS, HIDDEN VALLEY, NORTH BAY, SPRINGFIELD ADDITION,
AUTUMN RIDGE, LYNMORE ADDITION, THE PRESERVE, TOWNHOMES AT CREEKSIDE
AND TROTTERS RIDGE. PLANNING CASE 2012-04-5.
Bob Generous presented the staff reports for Chanhassen Hills, Hidden Valley, North Bay, Springfield
Addition, Autumn Ridge, Lynmore Addition, The Preserve, Townhomes at Creekside, and Trotters
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Ridge. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing for each PUD after the staff report was presented. No
one spoke at any of the public hearings and all public hearings were closed.
Hokkanen moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council
approve the attached ordinance with modifications rezoning the Planned Unit Development
Residential to incorporate the development standards for Autumn Ridge, Chanhassen Hills, Hidden
Valley, Lynmore Addition, North Bay, Preserve at Bluff Creek, Springfield and Summerfield
Second Addition, Townhomes at Creekside, Trotters Ridge and adopt the attached Findings of Fact
and Recommendations.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary Minutes of
the Planning Commission meeting dated June 19, 2012 as presented.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson provided the update from the July 9, 2012 City
Council meeting and an outline of items on upcoming Planning Commission meetings.
Thomas moved, Nelson 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 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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