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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 18, 2015
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, John Tietz, Nancy Madsen, Lisa
Hokkanen, and Maryam Yusuf
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steve Weick
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Drew Ingvalson,
Planner; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
3892 LONE CEDAR LANE VARIANCE, PLANNING CASE 2015-20: REQUEST FOR
VARIANCE TO 75 FOOT SHORELAND SETBACK TO ALLOW FOR THE
EXPANSION OF A RETAINING WALL ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND LOCATED AT 3892 LONE CEDAR LANE (LOT 2, BLOCK
1, TROLLS-GLEN FIRST ADDITION). APPLICANT/OWNER: RYAN & TINA
JOHNSON.
Drew Ingvalson presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tietz asked about the
need for the retaining wall to be designed by a structural engineer. Commissioner Hokkanen
asked if city code requires fencing on top of the 12 foot retaining wall. Chairman Aller asked
about the recommended vegetation, the location of the oak tree, and drainage before opening the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Hokkanen moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and
Adjustments approves the variance request to replace and expand retaining walls that
encroach into the shoreland setback and bluff setback, as shown in plans provided by
Hawkins Tree & Landscaping dated July 16, 2015, and adopts the attached Findings of
Fact and Decision, subject to the following conditions:
1.The applicant shall work with staff to ensure reasonable effort shall be made to protect
the oak, located north of the upper wall, and possible root area during construction.
2.The middle tier shall be planted with native, deep-rooted vegetation that will provide the
water quality and ecological benefits and act to screen the wall as viewed from the lake
within 14 days of completion of construction. As this wall will be up to twelve (12) feet
in height, at least some woody vegetation/ornamental trees will be required and total
aerial cover at maturity shall be no less than 85%. A landscape plan shall be prepared
and submitted to the City for review and approval.
3.The vegetation between tiered walls shall be low or no maintenance.
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4.Surety funds shall be required equal to 110% the cost of landscaping the middle tier prior
to any earth-disturbing activities.
5.The applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit prior to construction.
6.The following materials are prohibited for retaining wall construction: smooth face,
poured-in-place concrete (stamped or patterned concrete is allowed), masonry, railroad
ties or timber.
7.Walls taller than six feet shall not be constructed with boulder rock.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1190 LYMAN BOULEVARD VARIANCE, PLANNING CASE 2015-15: REQUEST FOR
VARIANCE TO WETLAND SETBACK TO RELOCATE SEPTIC SYSTEM ON
PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURAL ESTATE (A2) AND LOCATED AT 1190
LYMAN BOULEVARD. APPLICANT/OWNER: DUANE SKLUZACEK.
Drew Ingvalson presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked for clarification on
the location of the septic system before opening the public hearing. No one spoke and the public
hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded that the Board of Appeals and Adjustments approve a 25
foot variance request from the 75 foot wetland setback based on the approximate wetland
edge on the survey dated April 24, 2015 to construct a septic system and adopt the attached
Findings of Fact and Decision subject to the following conditions:
1.The applicant applies for and receives a building permit from the City.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Hokkanen noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated July 21, 2015 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
Chairman Aller announced that the City of Chanhassen
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has been chosen by Money Magazine as the 7 best place to live in America.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson provided an update on action taken
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by the City Council at their July 27 and August 10 City Council meetings and discussed future
Planning Commission agenda items.
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Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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