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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 15, 2018
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Steve Weick, Nancy Madsen, John
Tietz, Mark Randall, and Michael McGonagill
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; MacKenzie Walters,
Planner; and Vanessa Strong, Water Resources Coordinator
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Michael Jaquez 1210 Lake Lucy Road
Bob Swanson 18435 Highway 55, Plymouth
PUBLIC HEARINGS: CODE AMENDMENTS:
BEEKEEPING. MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner
ng fly away barriers, training and setback
requirements, the impact of homeowners association rules, and liability issues. Commissioner
Tietz asked if someone who is a beekeeper can sell hives and other materials for beekeepers.
Commissioner Madsen asked if the City would keep a database of beekeepers in the city.
Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Jennifer Zbinden, 6460 Bretton Way discussed that
she is an interested beekeeper and has taken the 16 hours of training from the University of
Minnesota. She stated her supports the setback requirements but believes the half acre lot size is
too big, and thinks that having one hive would be okay instead of requiring two hives. Mike
Jacquez with the Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association discussed that the State of
Minnesota requires that beekeepers obtain a Certificate from the University of Minnesota and the
habitat needed for beekeeping. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. After comments and
discussion by commission members the following motion was made.
Madsen moved, Randall seconded that the Planning Commission table the beekeeping code
amendment to the next Planning Commission meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PERVIOUS PAVERS. MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item.
Commissioner McGonagill asked for clarification on increasing the impervious surface
percentage by 5 percent if pervious pavers are used. Commissioner Tietz asked if the ICPI
standards that staff cited in the report take into account soil types in Chanhassen. Chairman
Aller opened the public hearing. Bob Swanson of Plymouth, being a paving stone contractor,
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discussed the technology and design standards associated with pervious paver systems that
address stormwater management. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. After comments
and discussion by commission members the following motion was made.
Undestad moved, Madsen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapters 7 and 20
of the Chanhassen City Code concerning pervious pavement and ask that the City Council
consider the concerns stated by planning commissioners. All voted in favor except
Commissioners Weick, Tietz, and Randall who opposed. The motion carried with a vote of
4 to 3.
BREWERY ORDINANCE. MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item.
Chairman Aller asked about the impact on licensing if existing restaurants, producers, sales,
individuals, liquor stores would want to convert or add this type of service. Commissioners
Madsen and McGonagill asked about requiring food service. Chairman Aller opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After comments and discussion by
commission members the following motion was made.
Randall moved, Weick seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapters 1, 4, 10 and 20 of
the City Code regarding craft alcohol production. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
ADULT DAYCARE OI DISTRICT. MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this
item. Commissioner Madsen asked about accessibility requirements. Chairman Aller opened
the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Madsen moved, Weick seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the
Chanhassen City Code concerning adult daycare. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
RETAIL PICKUP SIGNAGE. MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item.
Commissioner Tietz expressed concern with the recommended height of the proposed signage.
After comments and discussion by commission members the following motion was made.
Weick moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapters 1 and 20 of the City
Code concerning signs. All voted in favor, except Commissioner Tietz who opposed and
the motion carried with a vote of 6 to 1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Randall approved the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated February 20, 2018 as presented, and the
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summary Minutes of the Planning Commission work session meeting dated April 3, 2018 as
presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson presented an update on actions
taken by the City Council at their February 26, 2018, March 26, 2018 and April 23, 2018
meetings before discussing the future Planning Commission agenda items schedule.
Undestad moved, Randall seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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