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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
WORK SESSION SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
7:00 P.M. – WORK SESSION
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Lisa Hokkanen, Kathleen Thomas and Mark Undestad.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Bill Colopoulos, Kim Tennyson.
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director and Bob Generous, Senior
Planner.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Stephen Withrow, Constance Alstad and Steve Weick
WORK SESSION
1. Year End Review
Bob Generous made a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the Planning Cases that were reviewed in
2012 including the types of review that were performed and the historical breakdown of planning cases.
Building permit information was provided which lead to the Chanhassen Population estimate for April
1, 2013 of 23,954. Also, staff presented a spreadsheet of lots and residential dwelling units that have
been platted or received approvals. Currently, there is approximately a one-year supply of single-family
lots. Finally, potential 2013 projects and issues were presented.
The Planning Commission prioritized the 2013 work plan and projects as follows:
1. Review Planned Unit Development process and issues.
2. Review Surface Water Management regulations and issues.
3. Review development and access issues along Flying Cloud Drive (CSAH 61).
4. Joint Commission tour. It was recommended that this be along Flying Cloud Drive to investigate
the impacts of the river bridge upgrade, the upgrade of the Y and development potential.
2. Planning Commission Interviews
Lisa Hokkanen, Kathleen Thomas and Mark Undestad conducted the interviews:
7:15 – Stephen Withrow
7:30 – Constance Alstad
7:45 – Steve Weick
8:00 – Maryam Yusuf
8:15 – Luke Thunberg
The Work Session concluded at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Robert Generous