PC SUM 2017 06 06
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 6, 2017
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, John Tietz, Nancy Madsen, Steve
Weick, and Mark Randall
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Maryam Yusuf
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Doug and Lynn Nodland 8391 Rosewood Drive
Jayne JP Meyer 9440 River Rock Drive So.
Jon Gilbert 1641 Jeurissen Lane
Erick & Marissa Dale 1190 Lyman Boulevard
Susan O’Brien 9476 River Rock Drive So.
David Morris 9459 River Rock Drive So.
Zhexin Zhang 1455 Bethesda Circle
PUBLIC HEARING:
AVIENDA – PRELIMINARY PUD APPROVAL, WAP, CUP AND VARIANCES.
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) REZONING
FOR A REGIONAL DESTINATION, LIFESTYLE AND MIXED USE CENTER
(AVIENDA) WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WETLAND ALTERATION
PERMIT AND VARIANCES ON FIVE PARCELS TOTALING 118 ACRES ON
PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURAL ESTATE DISTRICT (A-2) WITH A LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF REGIONAL COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE USE, AND LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LYMAN AND POWERS BOULEVARDS. THE
CONCEPT PLAN INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, HOTEL, AND OFFICE
USES. APPLICANT: LANDFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC. OWNER:
LEVEL 7 DEVELOPMENT.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Alyson Fauske presented information
regarding stormwater, grading, retaining walls, and utilities. Shawn Williams with WSB and
Associates presented information regarding wetlands. Commissioner Tietz asked for
clarification of the wetland mitigation plan. Representing the applicant Level 7, Darren Lazan
with Landform Professional Services presented updated information on the work that’s been
Planning Commission Summary – June 6, 2017
since the last meeting. Commissioner Madsen asked the applicant for clarification on the
amount of impact from the senior housing project into the Bluff Creek Overlay District.
Commissioner Randall asked for clarification on screening from Highway 212 and the fire
department’s issue with the median. Commissioner Tietz asked about the scale of the
roundabouts, and the phasing schedule for construction. Chairman Aller asked about the
intergenerational aspect between the daycare and senior housing before opening the public
hearing. Jon Gilbert, 1641 Jeurissen Lane stated he was encouraged by the process and the
progress but still had concerns with the Bluff Creek Overlay District, the wetlands, density and
the senior housing. Erik Dale, 1190 Lyman Boulevard discussed the wetlands on his property,
wetland banking, and the impact to flora and fauna from this development. Marissa Weber, 1190
Lyman Boulevard expressed concern with the view in the winter and was hoping for a better
blend between this development and their home. Zhexin Zhang, 1455 Bethesda Circle discussed
concerns with the Bluff Creek Overlay District, the need for some green space for children to run
and play, he voiced support for keeping the median on Bluff Creek, concern with signage facing
the residential neighborhoods, and if the water mitigation will be built with the initial
infrastructure. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. After discussion from commission
members and clarification on the action to table the item, the following motion was made.
Commissioner Undestad moved to table action on the Avienda project to the June 20, 2017
Planning Commission meeting for the reasons stated in the discussion. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Weick noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting date May 16, 2017 as presented. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson provided updates on City Council
action taken at their May 22, 2017 meeting, discussed future Planning Commission agenda
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items, meeting schedule and the joint commission tour on August 8.
Madsen moved, Randall 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 10:00 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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