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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 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, and Bill Colopoulos
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
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Wes Dunsmore 730 West 96 Street
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Gary Bendzick 731 West 96 Street
PUBLIC HEARING:
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720 WEST 96 STREET VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM SECTION 20-904
OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN
EXCESS OF 1,000 SQUARE FEET ON PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURAL ESTATE
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DISTRICT (A2) LOCATED AT 720 WEST 96 STREET. APPLICANT/OWNER: GREG &
TAMMY FALCONER, PLANNING CASE 2012-12.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. The applicants, Greg and Tammy Falconer
reviewed and explained changes to their proposal. Chairman Aller asked about the letter from HavTek,
the reasons behind the previous building collapsing, and snow removal. Commissioner Undestad asked
for clarification of water flow on the site and the options proposed by the city staff. Chairman Aller
opened the public hearing. Wes Dunsmore explained how installation of the city’s drain field affected the
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water situation along West 96 Street before stating he was in favor of the variance. Gary Bendzick
voiced his support for helping to solve the water/snow problems by eliminating the problem and his
disagreement with the comprehensive plan guiding this area for medium density in the future. Chairman
Aller closed the public hearing. After comments and discussion between commission members and the
applicants, the following motion was made.
Undestad moved, Tennyson seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
denies the 4,940 square foot variance to the 1,000 square foot accessory structure limitation and
adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision. All voted in favor, except Colopoulos and
Hokkanen who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting dated October 16, 2012.
COMMISSION PRSENTATIONS.
Chairman Aller informed the commission that Kelsey Nelson had
submitted her resignation because of a move from Chanhassen to Chaska.
Thomas moved, Colopoulos seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at
8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director Prepared by Nann Opheim