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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Kim Tennyson, Lisa Hokkanen, and Maryam
Yusuf
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Stephen Withrow, and Steven Weick
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner;
and Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
Mark Undestad excused himself from this item.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8821 SUNSET TRAIL: REQUEST FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT TO GRADE PROPERTY
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON PROPERTY ZONED
AGRICULTURAL ESTATE DISTRICT (A2) AND LOCATED AT 8821 SUNSET TRAIL.
APPLICANT: MARK UNDESTAD, PLANNING CASE 2013-25.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked for clarification of the
drainage improvements before opening the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was
closed.
Hokkanen moved, Yusuf seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that
the City Council approve the Interim Use Permit to permit site grading at 8821 Sunset Trail subject
to the following conditions and adopts the Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
1. The applicant must submit a revised grading plan which shows the contours from the land survey
conducted before construction started and showing the proposed contours.
2. The applicant’s engineer must submit an earthwork estimate based on the existing contours from
the land survey.
3. The ditch along the northern property line must be revised to prevent water pooling on the
adjacent property.
4. The applicant must coordinate with City staff to find an acceptable alternative secondary septic
site.
5. The grading plan must be modified so that slopes are not steeper than 3:1. The current plan
shows a steeper slope on the southern berm.
6. Non-paved surface grades shall not be less than 2% to promote proper drainage.
7. The grading plan must show contours or elevation points nearby structures to confirm that water
will drain away from existing and proposed structures.
Planning Commission Summary – November 19, 2013
8. A $1,500 escrow to guarantee restoration and erosion control measures will be required with the
permit.
9. The applicant must provide a proposed haul route for review and approval.
10. An as-built grading plan is needed at the completion of site grading to ensure compliance with the
approved grading plan.
11. The applicant must comply with any applicable local, state or federal permit requirements.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Mark Undestad returned to the Planning Commission as a voting member.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Hokkanen noted the verbatim and summary Minutes
of the Planning Commission meeting dated November 5, 2013 as presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson provided an update on action taken by the
City Council at their November 12, 2013 meeting and noted the next Planning Commission meeting will
be January 7, 2014.
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at
7:11 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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