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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 7, 2015
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Steve Weick, Nancy Madsen, and
John Tietz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Lisa Hokkanen and Maryam Yusuf
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; and Stephanie Bartels, Project Engineer
OATHS OF OFFICE:
Chairman Aller administered the oaths of office to Nancy Madsen and
John Tietz.
PUBLIC HEARING:
3701 SOUTH CEDAR DRIVE VARIANCE, PLANNING CASE 2015-07: REQUEST FOR
VARIANCES TO PERMIT ENCLOSURE OF EXISTING DECK ON PROPERTY
ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND LOCATED AT 3701 SOUTH
CEDAR DRIVE (LOTS 19 & 20, BLOCK 4, RED CEDAR POINT LAKE
MINNEWASHTA). APPLICANT/OWNER: DAN & SUSAN FAGAN.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Weick asked for
clarification of where the variance request is located on the property. Chairman Aller asked
about rebuilding non-conforming uses and how setback measurements are taken. Commissioner
Madsen asked about possible expansions without needing a variance. Chairman Aller opened
the public hearing. The applicant Dan Fagan explained the need to enlarge the living area of the
house to accommodate their family. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. After comments
from commission members the following motion was made.
Undestad moved, Weick seconded that the Planning Commission acting as the Chanhassen
Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 15 foot setback variance from the 75 foot
shoreline setback to expand a 13 foot by 12 foot section of the existing deck subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant shall reduce the hard surface coverage of the property to not exceed 25
percent.
2. The building expansion does not encroach farther than 15 feet into the 75 foot shoreline
setback.
3. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit from the City.
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
REDSTONE RIDGE, PLANNING CASE 2015-08: REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION
WITH VARIANCES OF 2.74 ACRES INTO FOUR LOTS ON PROPERTY ZONED
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND LOCATED AT 6341 AND 6400 TETON
LANE-REDSTONE RIDGE. APPLICANT/OWNER: CHRIS MAY/CITY OF
CHANHASSEN.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tietz asked for
clarification on how the building pad sites were determined for Lots 1 and 2. Chairman Aller
opened the public hearing. The applicant Chris May outlined his development plans. Daniel
Fuller, 6430 Bretton Way expressed concern with stormwater runoff. Chairman Aller closed the
public hearing.
Undestad moved, Madsen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council approve Preliminary Plat with a Variance for the use of
a neck lot, to replat 2.74 acres into four lots, Redstone Ridge as shown in plans dated
received February 14, 2015, including the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation,
subject to the following conditions:
Park and Trail Conditions
1.Full park fees in lieu of additional parkland dedication and/or trail construction shall be
collected as a condition of approval for Redstone Ridge for the two new housing units only.
The park fees will be collected in full at the rate in force upon final plat submission and
approval. Based upon the city’s 2015 single-family park fee of $5,800 per unit, the total park
fees for Redstone Ridge would be $11,600.
Engineering Conditions:
1.The plans shall show the first-floor elevations of existing buildings on adjacent properties.
2.The grading plans shall be revised to show the proposed elevations at each lot corner and at
the corners of the proposed structures.
3.Draintile service must be provided for Lots 1 and 2 where runoff will flow from the back to
the front of the lot.
4.A soils report is required indicating soil conditions, permeability, slope and water level if
detected.
5.The plan must indicate that all swales discharging off site are to have the final 200 feet
stabilized and the method to be used.
6.The silt fence must comply with City Detail 5300 which requires the use of metal tee-posts.
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7.The silt fence shown across Lots 3 and 4 must be placed twenty (20) feet from the top of the
bluff to ensure that entire bluff impact zone is protected.
8.Inlet protection shall be shown on all existing catch basins with the potential to receive
runoff from the site or tracked material.
9.Plan must demonstrate the placement of a rock construction entrance and include a detail.
10.A note shall be made that no less than six (6) inches of topsoil, meeting the MnDOT
specifications for 3877.2 Loam Topsoil Borrow must be placed to achieve the final grade and
prior to the placement of any sod.
11.The plan must show a stockpile area for stripped topsoil.
12.The erosion escrow shall be required reflecting the quantity of topsoil necessary to place six
(6) inches over Lots 1 and 2 excluding the 25% hardcover allowed with the Development
Contract.
13.The grading plan shall label the elevation at the centerline of the proposed driveways.
14.The plan must label the proposed grade of the new driveway for the home on Lot 3.
15.The new driveway pavement being installed at Lot 3 may not exceed a width of 50 feet.
16.Escrow for the construction of the new sanitary sewer and water services and the associated
restoration of part of Teton Lane will be collected with the Development Contract.
17.Surface Water Management Utility fees totaling $6,025.80 shall be due at final plat.
18.Partial water and sewer hookup fees will be due at the time of final plat; the remaining hook-
up fees will be due with the building permit. The fees will be assessed at the rate in effect at
that time.
Environmental Resource Conditions:
1.Tree protection fencing will be required at the edge of grading limits near any preserved
trees. It shall be installed prior to grading.
2.Each lot will be required to have a minimum of one tree in the front yard.
Planning Conditions:
1.Approval of the subdivision is contingent on approval of the right-of-way vacation.
2.All lots must maintain a maximum hard surface coverage of 25%.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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ADOPTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS.Undestad moved, Weick
seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission adopts the Bylaws for the City of
Chanhassen Planning Commission as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Undestad moved, Weick seconded to appoint Andrew Aller as Chairman of the Planning
Commission. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Undestad moved, Madsen seconded to appoint Steven Weick as Vice Chairman of the
Planning Commission. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Undestad moved, Madsen seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated February 17, 2015 as
amended on page 15, paragraph 6, line 6 to read “no dog in the fight”. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
Chairman Aller reminded people that the State of the
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City Address will be held on Tuesday, April 28 at the American Legion.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson reviewed actions taken by the City
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Council on planning items at their February 23 and March 9 meetings and future planning
commission agenda items. Stephanie Bartels discussed traffic issues associated with Minnetonka
Middle School West and the Beehive expansion. Kate Aanenson discussed sign permits that
have been issued to new businesses in town.
Weick moved, Undestad 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 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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