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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 16, 2018
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Aller, Nancy Madsen, John Tietz, and Mark Randall
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Undestad, Steve Weick
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; and MacKenzie Walters, Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Rick & Liz Nustad 7721 Erie Avenue
OLD BUSINESS:
7721 ERIE AVENUE – VARIANCE TO BUILD A GARAGE.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked for an update
on the vacation process. The applicants, Rick and Liz Nustad reviewed details of the changes
made to their request. After comments from commission members the following motion was
made.
Randall moved, Tietz seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
approves a 10 foot west front yard setback, a 5 foot rear yard setback, a 9 percent lot
coverage and a second driveway access variance for construction of a detached garage
subject to the following conditions of approval and adopts the attached Findings of Fact
and Decisions:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. The garage must be architecturally compatible with existing house and match color.
3. Vacation of southern alley must be completed before the building permit application is
submitted.
4. The second driveway shall be constructed using a pervious paver/geogrid system, the
design of which shall be approved by the Water Resource Coordinator. The system must
be installed by a certified installer.
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5. The applicant shall construct an 8 foot in diameter rain garden in the southeast corner of
the property, the design and installation of which shall be approved by the Water
Resource Coordinator.
6. The property’s lot cover may not exceed 3,066 square feet, of which no more than 2,786
square feet may be impervious surface.
All voted in favor, except Commissioner Madsen who opposed, and the motion carried with
a vote of 3 to 1.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1651 MOTORPLEX COURT – REGISTERED LAND SURVEY (SUBDIVISION).
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. The applicant Richard LaMettry, explained
this request is for the benefit of recording and transferring wetlands to the City of Chanhassen.
Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Madsen moved, Randall seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
approval of the amendment to the Conditional Use Permit (#2015-19) for development
within the Bluff Creek Corridor and the Registered Land Survey creating three parcels,
subject to the following conditions of approval and adopts the Findings of Fact and
Recommendation:
Conditional Use Permit:
1. Development must comply with the Bluff Creek Corridor regulations.
2. Tract A shall be dedicated to the City.
Subdivision:
1. Provide the City of Chanhassen with a copy of the current access and maintenance
agreement for Motorplex Court.
2. Access to Tract A shall be included as part of the current access and maintenance
agreement for Motorplex Court.
3. Identify and provide a Drainage and Utility easement over the publicly owned piping on
the site.
4. Dedicate Tract A to the City of Chanhassen.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
7700 QUATTRO DRIVE – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO EXTEND
COMMUNICATION TOWER.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Speaking on behalf of Crown Castle
Services, Richard Krueger explained the reason for the amendment to the conditional use permit.
Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Madsen moved, Randall seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
approval of an amendment to Conditional Use Permit #2000-6 to permit the construction of
an extension to the communication tower up to 90 feet monopole, plans prepared by Design
1, dated revised 04-10-17, and subject to the following conditions and adopts the Findings
of Fact and Recommendation:
1. A building permit is required to construct the platform and tower extension; the tower
must be designed for a 90 MPH wind load and include the effect of one-half inch of
radial ice.
2. The original plans must be signed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
3. The contractor shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss
plan review and permit procedures.
4. The applicant shall submit a detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan for staff
review and approval.
5. The tower extension shall be of the same color as the existing tower.
6. A letter of intent committing the tower owner and his or her successors to allow the
shared use of the tower if an additional user agrees in writing to meet reasonable terms
and conditions for shared use shall be submitted to the City.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7555 WALNUT CURVE – VARIANCE TO BUILD A POOL.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Madsen asked if
there had been discussion of reducing the lot coverage by removing the shed and/or deck. The
applicants Nick and Jessica Hansgen discussed their design plans for the pool and landscaping to
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help address runoff issues. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the
public hearing was closed.
Tietz moved, Madsen seconded that the Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 4.9
percent lot coverage variance subject to the conditions of approval and adopts the attached
Findings of Fact and Decisions:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. Lot coverage may not exceed 4,266 square feet.
3. A low berm must be constructed in the southeast corner of the lot as depicted in
Attachment 6: WRC Required Berm.
4. The applicant must purchase and install a fourth rain barrel.
5. A rain garden must be installed in the southwest corner of the property. The design of the
rain garden and installation must be verified by the City’s Water Resources Coordinator.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Madsen noted the Summary and Verbatim
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated January 2, 2018.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson provided an update on action taken
by the City Council at their January 8, 2018 meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Commissioner Randall moved 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 7:45 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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