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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 5, 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, and Michael McGonagill
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Randall
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and MacKenzie
Walters, Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Richard Hamblin 340 Sinner Circle
Tom Braman 8040 Stevens, Bloomington
PUBLIC HEARING:
1110 LAKE SUSAN DRIVE: LOT COVER VARIANCE.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner McGonagill asked for
clarification on how the 25 percent hard cover number was determined. Commissioner Madsen
asked if staff had explored other options i.e. pervious pavers. Commissioner Weick asked about
the 150,000 square foot lot size in the subdivision. The applicant, Mark Erickson discussed his
request to build a shed. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public
hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, McGonagill seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and
Adjustments approves a 3 percent lot coverage variance subject to the following conditions
and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a zoning permit.
2. Lot coverage may not exceed 3,157 square feet.
All voted in favor, except for Commissioner Weick who opposed, and the motion carried
with a vote of 5 to 1.
PUBLIC HEARING:
340 SINNEN CIRCLE: LOT COVER VARIANCE.
Planning Commission Summary June 5, 2018
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. The applicant Richard Hamblin, 340
Sinnen Circle discussed his proposed garage addition. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing.
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Madsen moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and
Adjustments approves a 5 foot front yard setback variance subject to the following
conditions and adopts the attached Findings of Facts and Decisions:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
TRANSMISSION LINE: AUDUBON AND LYMAN CUP.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item Brian Sullivan with Xcel Energy
introduced Gene Kotz with Xcel Energy and Tom Braman with Westwood Engineering before
explaining how the route for the transmission line was chosen to service the city of Chaska.
Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Tietz seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow a transmission line to be located south of
the intersection of Audubon Road and Lyman Boulevard as shown in the attached Exhibit
A, Planning Case 18-08, and subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of the Conditional Use Permit is contingent upon final approval of the EA and
a resolution declaring no need for an Environmental Impact Statement.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
BEEKEEPING: CITY CODE AMENDMENT.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner McGonagill asked
for clarification on how the reduction in lot size was determined and the process of notifying
neighbors. Commissioner Madsen asked if the City will maintain a list of all the houses with a
permit. Commissioner Weick asked about the number of colonies allowed.
Weick moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapters 4, 5 and 20 of the City
Code regarding beekeeping. All voted in favor except for Commissioner McGonagill who
opposed and the motion carried with a vote of 5 to 1.
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Planning Commission Summary June 5, 2018
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Madsen noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated May 15, 2018 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson provided an update on future Planning Commission agenda items.
Commissioner Tietz asked for updates on the Comprehensive Plan and the status of the Avienda
grading plan.
Commissioner Undestad moved 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 8:00 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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