Email from residents regarding VenueGenerous, Bob
From: Mary Bateman <merrybee115@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 201710:29 AM
To: Generous, Bob
Subject: Aldi's and apt proposal
I am very much in favor of an Aldi's in Chanhassen. However, the apts? 6 stories high? If it was 3 stories high
fine. But 6 stories??? That makes an apt building the tallest building in Chanhassen. Is that what Chanhassen
wants? 3 stories yes, 6 stories NO!
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Generous, Bob
From: Arcade Plays <akbaines@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 8:52 AM
To: Generous, Bob
Subject: Aldi/apartments
Hello, I live in downtown Chanhassen near the elementary school and I wanted to take a moment to send my input on
this possible development. I do think that this large building in the middle of downtown would be a negative to the
hometown feel that we currently enjoy. I think this would be a great addition to Chanhassen in another location, closer
to the new to 212. People I know who live on that side of 5 would love to have a grocery store. We already have three
grocery suppliers and a meat store within a mile radius of the proposed location. It honestly makes me feel sad when I
look at the pictures. It is a specially the height of the building that bothers me. Thanks for your time. Kelli Baines
Generous, Bob
From: Stacy Kruse <kruse.stacy@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 1:28 PM
To: Generous, Bob
Subject: Aldi and apartment complex
We do not need another grocery store and apartment complex in chanhassen. This will detract from the small town feel
that chanhassen's downtown has. It is that sense of living in a small town while being close to the big city that drew us
to chanhassen. Please consider canceling this project.
Stacy Kruse
9351 kiowa trail
Chanhassen.
Aanenson, Kate
From: Gerhardt, Todd
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 4:00 PM
To: Aanenson, Kate
Subject: FW: proposed development downtown
FYI
From: Laufenburger, Denny
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:55 PM
To: Gerhardt, Todd <TGerhardt@d.chanhassen.mn.us>
Subject: Fwd: proposed development downtown
FYI
Denny Laufenburger
Mayor, Chanhassen
612-327-6800
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From: Michelle Smith <mdsmith619(a)gmail.com>
Date: June 15, 2017 at 2:28:07 PM CDT
To: <council(a�ci.chanhassen.mn us>
Subject: proposed development downtown
I wanted to express my concerns over the plans that have been submitted for the
development of an Aldi grocery store and a 6 story apt building by the dinner theater.
I believe it is not in the best interest of the city to allow this development to
continue. We do not need another grocery store, we already have 4 and building a 6
story apartment building will totally take away the downtown area.
There are not empty nesters who are dying to get into downtown living. There will
not be enough parking and the congestion would be ridiculous. We are still a small
town and we should keep it that way. I have been a resident for almost 30 years and
this is not right for the downtown area.
MDS Designs Et Project Management
Michelle Smith
7487 Saratoga Circle
Chanhassen, MN 55317
612-987-0261
mdsmith619@gmail.com
Aanenson, Kate
From: Michael Shonty <mshonty@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 11:17 AM
To: Laufenburger, Denny, Campion, Dan; Aanenson, Kate; Generous, Bob
Subject: Venue/Aldi - Downtown Redevelopment Concerns
Good Morning to all,
Firstly it seems Councilwoman Ryan's, Councilwoman Tjornhom's, and Councilman McDonald's contact
emails are not listed on the contact page for elected officials, so if this could be passed on to them I'd very much
appreciate it.
My name is Michael Shonty and I live on Dakota Circle in Chanhassen. I'm writing in regards to the Aldi and
apartment building being reviewed for downtown Chanhassen - specifically:
htip://www.ci.chanhassen.nm.us/1341NenueAldi --- Downtown -Redevelopment
I do not believe this is what downtown Chanhassen needs. The added traffic alone would be a hassle that I
would not want as a resident and there is no way the current state of the city's road system would support the
additional traffic. Additionally, this would negatively impact many of the businesses I patronize in the area. I
would hate to lose Chuckwagon Charlies, and other businesses in the area for a redundant grocery store and a
large apartment building.
I am also baffled by the pushback against Avienda for wanting to include grocery shopping. We do not need
another grocery store in downtown Chanhassen. We already have a Cub, Lunds, Target, and Lake Winds. If we
feel we need another grocery store then why not leave it to Avienda if it gets approved? Additionally right
before I moved in you allowed a big box liquor store in favor of a Trader Joes. Why would we now be
considering another grocery store if we chose a liquor store then?
Finally, part of the reason my wife and I bought our first home in Chanhassen is because it nicely straddles the
line between a small town and big suburban area. Adding such a large apartment building, six stories is pretty
dam big, would mar the skyline of our city and really take away from the close knit feel of the community. How
will this affect the growth of businesses already in the area? How about the future of the Dinner Theater being
so close to a huge apartment building?
It seems clear that this is the wrong move for the city, and I hope you'll reconsider it. I hope to attend the
planned meetings for the City Council and Planning Commission, but wanted to get my thoughts to all of you in
case I was unable to attend.
Thanks to each and everyone of you for taking the time to read this email.
Regards,
Michael Shonty
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Hello!
I just want to express my
disappointment at the proposed
downtown development. Aldi???
Really?M There's one right nextdoor
in EP (and its not that nice)! ThaUs
the East thing we need downtown- I
can kind of understand the apartment
building (although not such a big one).
Ale are really hoping Chanhassen can
look a little more like Excelsior They
have the cutest downtown! Aldi would
just be an ugly and unnecessary
addition.._ Please listen to the
residents and move on to another
idea.
Sincerely.
Luke Nelson
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Generous, Bob
From: Tammy Brady <meikob@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 5:29 PM
To: Generous, Bob
Subject: Vendi/Aldi
As a resident of Chanhassen, I want to voice my concern about the proposed development for apartments and an Aldi
grocery store.
My main concern is the apartment building. It is far too tall to fit into the Chanhassen city landscape. It needs to be at
most 4 stories total. The building as planned will be a mar to our downtown, not a plus. Chanhassen is a small town
suburb. Please do not piecemeal in buildings that are out of scale and proportion to what already exists. That is the
wrong direction for Chan.
Thank you for your time and work for our community. Please continue to work to maintain the qualities that have
drawn the residents to live here.
Thank you,
Tammy Brady
Aanenson, Kate
From: Gerhardt, Todd
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:39 AM
To: Aanenson, Kate
Subject: FW: Support for site plan
-----Original Message -----
From: Michael Brindisi [mailto:chanmike2@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:05 AM
To: Gerhardt, Todd <TGerhardt@ci.chanhassen.mn.us>
Subject: Support for site plan
To Chanhassen Planning Commission:
This is to notify you that the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, its senior staff and board of directors is in full support of the
planned 134 unit apartment building and retail (Aldi) project. We view this as a great opportunity for developing and
enhancing our downtown area. We also believe this will be of great benefit to local downtown businesses including of
course the Dinner Theatre.
On a personal note I am a Chanhassen resident and my wife, daughter and myself have greatly enjoyed our beautiful
town.
Thank you all for your dedicated work.
Michael Brindisi
President/Owner/Artistic Director
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
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