PC SUM 2004 04 06CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 6, 2004
Chairman Sacchet called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Lillehaug, Bethany Tjornhom, Kurt Papke, Rich Slagle,
Uli Sacchet, Craig Claybaugh and Dan Keefe
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Bob
Generous; Senior Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Janet & Jerry Paulsen
Debbie Lloyd
7305 Laredo Drive
7302 Laredo Drive
OATHS OF OFFICE:
Uli Sacchet, Craig Claybaugh and Dan Keefe took the oaths of office for Planning
Commissioners.
ADOPTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS.
Chairman Sacchet asked for any comments or questions. Hearing none, the following
motion was adopted.
Slagle moved, Claybaugh seconded to adopt the Planning Commission Bylaws as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7
to 0.
ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE CHAIR.
Claybaugh moved, Papke seconded to appoint Uli Sacchet as Chairman of the
Planning Commission. All voted in favor, except Uli Sacchet who abstained, and the
motion carried with a vote of 6-0-1.
Sacchet moved, Tjornhom seconded to appoint Rich Slagle as Vice Chair for the
Planning Commission. All voted in favor, except Rich Slagle who abstained and the
motion carried with a vote of 6-0-1.
PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER 20,
ZONING OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE. THESE CHANGES AFFECT
ARTICLES 1 THROUGH XXXI OF THE CHAPTER AND ARE INTENDED TO
UPDATE AND CONSOLIDATE THE ENTIRE ZONING ORDINANCE.
Planning Commission Summary - April 6, 2004
The public hearing was continued with Bob Generous continuing the staff presentation
and review of the proposed changes to the code beginning with page 60. Janet Paulsen,
7305 Laredo Drive brought up issues dealing with Section 20-481, using the center line
of streams and clarification on the setback requirements. In speaking with the Watershed
District, they require 100 foot setback. Also clarification on the wording of 481(b)
additional structure setback. Commissioner Papke asked staff to explain how and where
they define the top of a bluff. Commissioner Slagle asked for clarification on entrance
monuments. Janet Paulsen suggested that it would be a good idea for RSF to have a 60
by 60 building pad requirement and pointed out inconsistency under Section 20-615(4)
regarding neck lots. The commission discussed on Page 92, Section 20-920 the
requirement regarding privately owned underground amenities. Engineering was
recommending that this item stay in but Planning Commission had recommended that it
be removed feeling it was onerous. There was discussion over Section 20-962. Camping
regulations. Janet Paulsen was concerned this was Chan hassle. Discussion on Section
20-1025 regarding retaining wall regulations and driveway regulations. Janet Paulsen
brought up her desire that neighbors get notified regarding driveways being placed right
next to property lines and the issue of driveway easement. Jerry Paulsen, prior to closing
the public hearing, thanked the Planning Commission for their hard work and taking the
code more seriously than preceding Planning Commissions. Chairman Sacchet closed
the public hearing and asked for staff direction on how to proceed.
Lillehaug moved, Claybaugh seconded to table review of changes proposed to
Chapter 20, Zoning of the Chanhassen City Code. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Slagle noted the verbatim and summary Minutes of the
Planning Commission meetings dated March 2, 2004 and March 16, 2004 as presented.
Chairman Sacchet adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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