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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 21, 2016
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, John Tietz, Maryam Yusuf, Nancy Madsen, and Steve
Weick
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mark Undestad and Mark Randall
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner; MacKenzie Walters, Planner; and Alyson
Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Dan Kurth 742 Tilia Lane, Victoria
Jeff Kleiner 655 Carver Beach Road
Phil Hanson 621 Carver Beach Road
Ken Vermeer 730 Preakness Lane
PUBLIC HEARING:
BANDIMERE PARK: INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR GRADING AT BANDIMERE
PARK ON PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURAL ESTATE DISTRICT (A-2)
LOCATED AT 9405 GREAT PLAINS BOULEVARD. APPLICANT/OWNER: CITY OF
CHANHASSEN.
Alyson Fauske presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Madsen asked about the
location of the warming house on the plans. Chairman Aller asked if grading would be done all
at once or phased, and asked for clarification of the hydrology plans before opening the public
hearing. Ken Vermeer, 730 Preakness Lane asked for clarification on the number of cubic yards
being graded and the destination for what’s removed.
Yusuf moved, Madsen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council approve the Interim Use Permit to permit grading in excess of 1,000
cubic yards to include parking lot alterations, storm water improvements and the grading
of a hockey rink, plans prepared by Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. dated May 29, 2016
and subject to the following conditions and adoption of the Findings of Fact and
Recommendations:
1. The grading plan, hydrologic map and storm water model shall be revised to be
consistent with each other.
Planning Commission Summary – June 21, 2016
2. The plan must obtain appropriate permits from the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek
Watershed District.
3. The plan set must be revised to show the correct proposed slope from the parking lot to
the north wetland.
4. A buffer must be established and maintained around the wetland and monuments must be
installed.
5. The plan shall be revised to show the first floor elevation of the proposed warming house.
6. Emergency Overflow locations and elevations shall be shown on the grading plan.
7. Autumn Blaze maples shall not be included in the planting plan. An alternate species,
approved by the City, shall be provided.
8. Signed, professional design and building permit required for any retaining walls
exceeding 48 inches in height.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
691 CARVER BEACH ROAD – REQUEST FOR A FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND
LOCATED AT 691 CARVER BEACH ROAD. APPLICANT: CASTLE GATE
CONSTRUCTION. OWNER: TRAVIS SENEFELDER.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Weick asked for
clarification of the side yard setback. The applicant Dan Kurth with Castle Gate Construction
discussed why he should be granted a 22 foot front yard setback variance and discussed possible
changes in the design of the driveway. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Jeff Kleiner,
655 Carver Beach Road discussed the difficulties with building on this property and asked if a
spec house was being built. Ken Vermeer, 730 Preakness Lane, directly opposite of this
property, expressed concern with fill being brought onto the site and impact to the wetland.
Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. After discussion from commission members the
following motion was made.
Weick moved, Yusuf seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
approve a five foot, rather than an eight foot variance, to permit a 25 foot front yard
setback and permit up to an 18 inch eave encroachment into the 25 foot setback, subject to
the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Decision:
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Planning Commission Summary – June 21, 2016
1. A Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek watershed district permit is required.
2. The wetland boundary must be confirmed and a notice of decision confirming the
wetland boundary must be obtained based upon this confirmation.
3. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit prior to construction of a
home.
4. The applicant must provide a construction parking plan prior to construction of a home.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Weick noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated June 7, 2016 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Bob Generous introduced the new planner
MacKenzie Walters before reviewing action taken at the City Council meeting on June 13, 2016
and discussing future Planning Commission agenda items and schedule.
Weick moved, Yusuf 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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