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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 2015
Vice Chairman Weick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Weick, Mark Undestad, John Tietz, Nancy Madsen, and Lisa
Hokkanen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Andrew Aller and Maryam Yusuf
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner
PUBLIC HEARING:
INDOOR GUN RANGE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PLANNING CASE 2015-22:
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT A 15,000 SQUARE
FOOT INDOOR GUN RANGE (STOCK AND BARREL) ON PROPERTY ZONED
INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK (IOP) AND LOCATED AT 18832 LAKE DRIVE EAST
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(LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CHANHASSEN EAST BUSINESS CENTER 2 ADDITION).
APPLICANT: GRINDSTONE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. OWNER: CSM
INVESTORS, INC.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Madsen asked about the
City’s enforcement of future noise issues. The applicant Jeff Berends with Grindstone
Construction introduced his team of Fritz Budig and Chris Schutrop. Fritz Budig reviewed the
construction specifications and materials. Commissioner Undestad asked for clarification of the
building plan. Commissioner Tietz asked about safety and security within the facility.
Commissioner Weick asked about gun rentals. Commissioner Undestad asked for clarification
on ownership of the indoor gun range. Commissioner Madsen asked about insurance policies.
Commissioner Weick opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was
closed. After comments from commission members the following motion was made.
Undestad moved, Hokkanen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit for an indoor gun range
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on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen East Business Center 2 Addition, subject to the following
conditions and adopts the Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
1.Permits must be obtained for the construction of, alteration of, or occupancy use changes to
any buildings on the site.
Planning Commission Summary – October 6, 2015
2.The use, occupancy and construction of the building shall conform to the Minnesota State
Building Code.
3.The building and method of operation shall comply with M.S. Chapter 87A.
4.The design and construction of the gun range shall completely confine all ammunition rounds
within the building and in a controlled manner. The design and construction of the gun range
shall be certified by a registered engineer in the State of Minnesota. The certified plans shall
include the specifications and construction of the bullet trap(s), ceilings, exterior and interior
walls and floors. The certified plans shall state what type and caliber of ammunition the
range is designed to totally confine.
5.No ammunition shall be used in the range that exceeds the certified design and construction
specifications of the gun range.
6.Firearms shall not be stored on the premises when the range is closed for business, unless
they are stored in an acceptable gun safe or other secure locking device.
7.On-site supervision shall be supplied at all times by an adult who is an experienced range
operator. The range operator shall be responsible for the conduct of their place of business
and the conditions of safety and order in the place of business and on the premises.
8.Each range shall have a clear and concise safety plan. The plan must be signed, published,
and reviewed at specific intervals and distributed to all range users to study and use.
9.The range operator shall provide and maintain proof of liability insurance which shall require
the insurer notify the city manager in writing of cancellation of the policy, a change in the
limit of the policy, and/or a change in policy ownership. Said policy shall be available for
inspection by the city manager and/or his/her assigns at all times.
10.On-site instruction shall be given only by firearms instructors certified within the prior five
years by an organization or government entity that has been approved by the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety. Current certificates for firearms instructors shall be on display
in a conspicuous location in the premises and available for public inspection.
11.An outside security plan for the general grounds shall be submitted to the city for review and
approval.
12.The transport of firearms on the premises, to the premises, and from the premises shall
conform to state law.
13.Minors shall not be allowed in the range unless accompanied by an adult at all times. This
provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit minors from participating in a firearm safety
class which is supervised by an adult instructor.
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Planning Commission Summary – October 6, 2015
14.In the industrial office park district, retail sales and rental shall be limited to gun-related
material and equipment with a maximum display area of 20 percent of the floor area.
15.The gun range shall be soundproofed to prevent the sound from being heard by persons in
adjoining units.
16.If additional parking is required, a plan must be submitted showing the proposed parking
expansion, including the existing and proposed grading and any necessary storm sewer
improvements. This plan would also be subject to review and approval from the Riley
Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Commissioner Tietz noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated September 15, 2015 with a change on
page 21, changing “wheat from shaft” to “wheat from chaff”.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Bob Generous provided updates on action taken by
the City Council, future Planning Commission agenda items, and sign permits.
Hokkanen 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 7:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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