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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Steve Weick, Nancy Madsen, John
Tietz, and Mark Randall
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; and MacKenzie Walters, Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tim Erhart
PUBLIC HEARING:
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: REVIEW DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO
ALLOW FOR 6 MONTH JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW.
Kate Aanenson and Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Concerning the
introduction chapter Chairman Aller suggested expanding the visioning process and the meetings
that were held. When discussing the natural resources chapter Commissioner Weick asked that
the Planning Commission consider taking into account tree removal when considering
developments in the future. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Tim Erhart outlined his
vision for how to develop his property when the opportunity arises and his request to change the
Bluff Creek boundary line. Kate Aanenson discussed the work that will be done by staff during
the 6 month jurisdictional review period. Chairman Aller requested that the wetlands on Mr.
Erhart’s property be delineated before closing the public hearing. After comments and
discussion from commission members, no action was needed for this item.
PUBLIC HEARING:
CODE AMENDMENTS: PERMEABLE PAVEMENT (CHAPTERS 1, 7, 18 & 20).
REVIEW CLASSIFICATION OF PERMEABLE PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGIES.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioners Weick and Tietz
asked for clarification of the incentive for the 5 percent increase from 25 to 30 percent.
Commissioner Randall asked for clarification on what is considered impervious surface.
Commissioner Tietz asked if there was a way to simplify the whole process. Commissioner
Madsen stated she would like to see the ordinance pertain only to the residential. Chairman
Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After
comments and discussion amongst commission members the following motion was made.
Planning Commission Summary – October 17, 2017
Tietz moved, Randall seconded that the Planning Commission table the code amendment
regarding permeable pavement for further study by staff. All voted in favor, except
Commissioner Weick who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 5 to 1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Madsen noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated October 3, 2017 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson reviewed the schedule for the last
two Planning Commission meetings of the year.
Undestad moved, Weick 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 9:25 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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