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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 15, 2016
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; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; Drew Ingvalson, Planner, and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Dan Hanson, Wausau Homes 1450 W. Farm Road, Chaska
Keith Jones 6265 Ridge Road
Ryan Majkrzak 9001 Lake Riley Boulevard
Jack Fess 6280 Ridge Road
Peg Schelitzche 680 Pleasant View Road
Michael Wistrand 9670 Meadowlark Lane
Gayle Vogel 105 Pioneer Trail
Dave & Amy Vogel 9641 Meadowlark Lane
PUBLIC HEARING:
6285 RIDGE ROAD, PLANNING CASE 2016-05: REQUEST FOR AN INTERIM USE
PERMIT TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE ON 1.74 ACRES OF
PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND LOCATED AT
6285 RIDGE ROAD (LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MEYER’S ADDITION). OWNER: NANCY
LINK.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. The applicant Nancy Link discussed the
request for a stable to house a miniature horse on the property. Commissioner Madsen asked for
clarification on the fencing. Chairman Aller asked the applicant to explain how she will meet the
concerns expressed by neighbors. Commissioner Tietz asked the applicant how she was going to
deal with runoff from the corral area into Silver Lake. Chairman Aller opened the public
hearing. Jack Fess, 6280 Ridge Road provided history of the neighborhood before expressing
opposition to this request. Keith Jones, 6265 Ridge Road expressed concern that the stable could
house 2 full grown horses and the effect on property values. Peg Schelitzche, 680 Pleasant View
Road asked about the location of the stable in relation to their house, concerns with runoff and
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possible access to Pleasant View Road. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. After
questions and discussion from commission members the following motion was made.
Yusuf moved, Hokkanen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council approve the Interim Use Permit to permit a private
stable subject to the following conditions and adopts the Findings of Fact and
Recommendation:
1. A building permit is required. If the proposed construction is to be of a “pole-type”
building a signed structural engineer’s design is required.
2. The applicant shall submit a tree removal plan in conjunction with the building permit
application.
3. The applicant shall preserve any significant, healthy trees within the rear yard.
4. The applicant shall meet the requirements of City Code Article III, Section 5, Horses.
5. The interim use permit shall end with any of the following occurrences: 1) sale of the
property, 2) subdivision of the property or alteration of the property lines or, 3) widening
of Pleasant View Road which takes additional right-of-way from the parcel.
All voted in favor, except Commissioner Tietz who opposed and the motion carried with a
vote of 5 to 1.
PUBLIC HEARING: 9001 LAKE RILEY BOULEVARD, PLANNING CASE 2016-06:
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO FENCE HEIGHT ON .98 ACRES OF PROPERTY
ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND LOCATED AT 9001 LAKE
RILEY BOULEVARD. OWNER: RYAN AND CAROLYN MAJKRZAK.
Drew Ingvalson presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked for clarification of
the other variances in the area and drainage. Commissioner Tietz asked about the height of the
fence. The applicant Ryan Majkrzak discussed the reasons for the variance request. Chairman
Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
approves a three foot fence height variance for a six foot, six inch tall, 175 foot long fence in
the shoreland setback as shown in Attachment 6 of the staff report, subject to the following
conditions and adopts the Findings of Fact and Decision:
1. A gate, at least 14 feet in width, is included with the fence and placed so that the City will
have convenient access to the outfall should maintenance be required.
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2. The applicant applies for and receives a zoning permit.
3. The applicant applies for and receives an encroachment agreement from the City.
4. The applicant submit design details for the proposed fence for staff to review the
aesthetics of the fence.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9641 MEADOWLARK LANE, PLANNING CASE 2016-07: REQUEST FOR
SHORELAND AND WETLAND SETBACK VARIANCES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON 2.40 ACRES OF
PROPERTY ZONED RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RR). APPLICANT:
WAUSAU HOMES. OWNER: DAVID VOGEL.
Drew Ingvalson presented the staff report on this item and reviewed options to reduce the
variance amount. Commissioner Madsen asked for clarification on the size requirements for
egress windows. Commissioner Tietz asked for clarification on the benefits of option 2, moving
the structure 9 feet. Commissioner Hokkanen asked for clarification on the variance amount
being requested with the applicant’s proposed option 3. Chairman Aller clarified that the
conditions of approval would apply to all proposed options. Speaking on behalf of the Vogel
family, the custom builder Dan Hanson with Wausau Homes discussed the challenges with
building on this site and discussed issues associated with the different options. Chairman Aller
opened the public hearing. Michael Wistrand, 9670 Meadowlark Lane discussed the width of the
tributary creek, and voiced neighborhood support for construction of this house. Gayle Vogel,
105 Pioneer Trail provided background information on the Vogel property that was subdivided
in 1988 and the family’s dream of having their kids build on this piece of property. The owner
Dave Vogel discussed the compromises they’ve done up to this point and voiced support for
option 3. The co-owner Amy Vogel discussed why option 2 will not work and voiced support
for option 3. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing.
Tietz moved, Madsen seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and
Adjustments, approve a shoreland setback variance from a tributary for the
construction of a single-family home, accessory structures, and driveway, as shown in
Attachment #15 of the staff report, subject to the following conditions:
Planning and Building Department
1.The applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit and/or zoning permit for
all structures.
2.The applicant shall erect temporary fencing around the proposed septic locations prior
to any operation of equipment on the site.
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Water Resources Coordinator
3.The plan must clearly indicate the shoreland impact zone and encroachment therein.
4.The applicant is responsible for any other agency approvals that may be required.
5.No site disturbance may occur until the city has received confirmation from the Board
of Soil and Water Resources that the wetland bank account has been debited thereby
satisfying the approved wetland replacement plan.
6.All erosion prevention and sediment control practices must be properly installed prior
to any earth disturbing activities.
7.Type II sediment control best management practices are required for all areas up
gradient of the wetland, the stream and the lake. This shall be machine sliced silt
fence with metal tee posts or other as approved by the City Engineer.
8.All other pertinent aspects of City Code Section 19-145 must be included with the site
plan including, but not limited to the placement of six (6) inches of topsoil to all
disturbed areas.
9.The city or their representative shall inspect the erosion prevention and sediment
control best management practices prior to any earth disturbing activities.
Forestry Official
10.Clearing and construction limits shall be located outside of shore impact zone and will be
no closer than 100 feet to the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL).
11.Clearing of vegetation along the shore shall be limited to a strip of 30 feet, parallel to the
shoreline and extending inward within the shore impact zone. The applicant shall use
this clearing for views and access to the lake. No additional clearing is allowed by
ordinance.
12.Per city ordinance, all trees 10 inches and larger within the construction limits shall be
shown on the building permit survey.
Fire Marshall
13.Address numbers shall be posted at the driveway entrance prior to any building
construction. Numbers shall be minimum 12 inches in height, located at the driveway
entrance, contrasting color to the surface they are applied to. Builder shall contact Fire
Marshal for review and approval of numbers.
14.No burning permits will be issued for tree or brush removal.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Yusuf noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated February 16, 2016 as presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson discussed action taken by the City
Council at their meeting on February 22, 2016 and the upcoming Planning Commission meeting
schedule. Bob Generous reviewed highlights of the Planning Commission’s year end report.
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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 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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