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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 6, 2014
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Lisa Hokkanen, Kim Tennyson, Maryam Yusuh, and Steve Weick
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mark Undestad
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner;
and Stephanie Bartels, Project Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
BLACK WALNUT ACRES SECOND ADDITION: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL
PLAT WITH VARIANCES TO SUBDIVIDE 2.4 ACRES INTO ONE LOT ON PORPERTY ZONED
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND LOCATED AT 6260 CHASKA ROAD (OUTLOT A,
BLACK WALNUT ACRES). APPLICANT/OWNER: FAZEL AND SARIKA HARIS, PLANNING
CASE 2014-12.
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Hokkanen asked if staff had
discussed the driveway issue with the applicant. The applicants, Fazel and Sarika Haris explained that they
are in agreement with the conditions in the staff report. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Joe
Pfankuch, 6250 Chaska Road asked about impact on hardwood trees and clarification on the location of the
new home. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing.
Hokkanen moved, Tennyson seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the
City Council approve a Preliminary Plat for Black Walnut Acres Second Addition to replat 2.4 acres
into one lot on property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF) and located at 6260 Chaska Road (Outlot
A, Black Walnut Acres) as shown in plans dated received April 4, 2014 and subject to the following
conditions; and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
Engineering Conditions
1.Before the final plat is recorded the Surface Water Management fees, Park Dedication fees, and
GIS fees must be paid as well as any recording fees not collected with the final plat application.
Environmental Resource Conditions
1.The applicant shall plant one 2½” diameter overstory tree in the front yard.
Building Official Conditions
1. Appropriate permit(s) required for the demolition or moving of any existing structures.
2. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits can be issued.
3. Retaining walls over four feet high require a permit and must be designed by a professional
engineer.
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4. Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
Water Resources Coordinator Conditions
1.Prior to any earth-disturbing activities, the applicant shall provide a completed wetland
delineation report and a Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Application for Approval of
Wetland Type and Boundary. Upon concurrence with the delineated boundary, construction
activities may proceed.
2.Wetland buffer monuments will need to be placed along the wetland buffer consistent with
section 20-411 of Chanhassen City Code.
3.A detailed erosion control plan consistent with Chapter 19 of Chanhassen City Code will be
required with the site plan/building permit application.
Engineering Conditions
1.The developer must submit a soils report to the City indicating the soil conditions, permeability
and slope.
2.The grading plan must show drainage arrows for proposed and existing water flow.
3.The developer’s survey shall show the benchmark location and elevation on the plan.
4.In order to understand the proposed grading, more spot elevations must be added. The plan
needs to show a spot elevation at the center of the driveway at the curb line as well as the
proposed elevation at the corners of the proposed building.
5.The plan shall be revised to show locations of any proposed stockpile areas.
6.The grades must be revised so that no slope is steeper 3:1.
7.The driveway must be revised to have one access from Chaska Road instead of the horse-shoe
driveway shown.
8.The driveway must be outside of the 10-foot sideyard setback from the property line.
9.The services for the proposed house must be directionally bored to the water main and sewer
main located on the south side of Chaska Road.
10.Partial water and sewer hook-up fees are due at the time of final plat.
11.The developer shall make revisions as necessary to address comments from MnDOT and other
stakeholder agencies.
Planning Conditions
1.Approval of the subdivision is contingent upon the applicant dedicating a conservation easement
and restriction over the vacant parcel located in the City of Shorewood to remain as open space.
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Planning Commission Summary – May 6, 2014
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
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3010 WEST 78 STREET REZONING: REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM RURAL
RESIDENTIAL (RR) TO OFFICE/INSTITUTIONAL (OI) OF 1.25 ACRES OF PROPERTY
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LOCATED AT 3010 WEST 78 STREET (NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST 78 STREET AND
HIGHWAY 41). APPLICANT/OWNER: WESTWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH, PLANNING
CASE 2014-14.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Speaking on behalf of the applicant Westwood
Church, Scott Sturm, 1051 Anthony Lane in Victoria noted this was an administrative item. Chairman Aller
opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Tennyson moved, Yusuf seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the
City Council approve the rezoning of 1.25 acres of property located in the northwest corner of Highway
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41 and West 78 Street, 3010 West 78 Street from Rural Residential (RR) to Office Institutional (OI)
and adopt the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVOCATIONS: CONSIDER REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS 2003-08 (8170 MALLORY COURT); 1997-05 (1905 STOUGHTON AVENUE); AND
1984-20 (7300 GALPIN BOULEVARD). APPLICANT: CITY OF CHANHASSEN, PLANNING
CASE 2014-13.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened and closed the public hearing
for each Conditional Use Permit separately. No one spoke on any of the revocations.
Yusuf moved, Weick seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends the City
Council revoke Conditional Use Permits 2003-08, 1997-05 and 1984-20. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Hokkanen noted the verbatim and summary Minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting dated April 15, 2014.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Kate Aanenson provided updates on action taken by City
Council on the Dakota Retail project and Arbor Cove and discussed items on upcoming Planning
Commission meetings. Chairman Aller asked about the Highway 101/County Road 61 open house on May
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Weick moved, Hokkanen 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 7:35 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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