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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 2017
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, John Tietz, Steve Weick and Nancy Madsen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mark Undestad, Maryam Yusuf, and Mark Randall
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; MacKenzie Walters,
Planner; and Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
YOUNGSTEDT’S SIGN VARIANCE – REQUEST TO INSTALL AN 80 SQUARE FOOT
MONUMENT SIGN LOCATED AT 50 LAKE DRIVE EAST FOR YOUNGSTEDT’S
CAR WASH, COLLISION CENTER AND TIRE & AUTO SERVICE.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. The applicant, Dan Smith with
Chanhassen Goodyear described the need to update the signage. Chairman Aller opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Madsen moved, Tietz seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
recommends approval of the variance request to allow a 12 foot high ground low profile
sign with 80 square feet of display area subject to the following conditions and adopts the
attached Findings of Fact and Decision:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a sign permit from the City.
2. The existing landscaping around the sign must be either maintained or replaced in kind.
3. The Electronic Message Center must comply with the City’s Electronic Message Center
Standards.
4. The ground low profile sign must meet the City’s design standards.
5. The ground low profile sign shall be located in the same position as the existing
monument sign or at least 10 feet south of Lots 1 and 2’s common north property line.
6. The materials and color of the brick used in the supports shall be consistent with the brick
and colors used on the buildings on Lots 1 and 2.
Planning Commission Summary – January 3, 2017
7. All businesses built on Lots 1, 2 and 3 shall share the monument sign facing Highway 5
and may not construct separate detached business signage.
8. Directional signage must comply with Sec. 20-1265. General location restrictions, and
Sec. 20-1255(2). Directional signs.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: SLOW NO WAKE ZONE, CHAPTER 19 & 20 STORM WATER,
AND WETLAND PROTECTION ORDINANCE.
Terry Jeffery presented the staff report on these items. Commissioner Tietz asked for
clarification on the definition of best management practices. Commissioner Madsen asked for
clarification on the wetland buffers and setbacks. Commissioner Tietz asked about wetland
classifications. Chairman Aller asked for clarification on public notifications. Chairman Aller
opened the public hearing on Sections 20-401 through 20-421 and Section 18-63. No one spoke
and the public hearing was closed.
Madsen moved, Weick seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approve the ordinance amending Chapters 18 and 20 of the Chanhassen City
Code. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Weick noted the verbatim and summary Minutes
of the Planning Commission meeting dated November 1, 2016 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson provided an update on action taken
by the City Council at their November 14, 2016 and November 28, 2016 meetings before
discussing future Planning Commission agenda items.
Chairman Aller moved, Commissioner Weick seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Planning
Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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