PC SUM 2018 09 04CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Nancy Madsen, John Tietz, Mark
Randall, and Michael McGonagill
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Weick
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Generous, Senior Planner; and MacKenzie Walters, Assistant Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Michael Clauson 8381 West Lake Drive
PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO CHANHASSEN RETAIL CENTER PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE ON THE TARGET
BUILDING.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Madsen asked for
clarification of the sign ordinance in the Central Business District. Chairman Aller asked Leyla
Bungee with Kimley-Horn and Associates and Jay Richardson with RSP Architects to explain
how they came up with the design before opening the public hearing. Michael Clausen, 8381
West Lake Drive and business owner in Chanhassen explained how they were told they could
only have 2 signs for their business. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. After discussion
by commission members the following motion was made.
Undestad moved, Randall seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council approve the Chanhassen Retail Center Planned Unit
Development Amendment 2018-15, and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and
Recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6
to 0.
7644 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE: CONSIDER A VARIANCE TO INSTALL BOULDER
WALL AND PATIO IN BLUFF SETBACK AREA.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Madsen asked about
the stepper pavers. Commissioner Undestad asked about the drainage swales. Chairman Aller
asked about the patio area that was previously disturbed. Commissioner Tietz asked about the
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direction of a downspout. The applicant, Matt Arens thanked city staff for their willingness to
work with them, clarified their proposal for the patio and the design of the house addition. Tyler
Wortz with Magnolia Landscaping and Design Company addressed the issues of using
permeable flagstone pavers for the patio, retaining walls, and installation of the flagstone
steppers. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Curt Robinson, 202 West 77th Street stated
that Mr. Arens has always kept his property neat and his belief that he will continue to do so.
Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. After discussion and comments the following motion
was made.
Madsen moved, Randall seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
approves a variance for the construction of a boulder wall and flagstone stepper path
within the bluff setback and impact zone, and the construction of a flagstone patio within
the bluff setback and impact zone with pervious pavers subject to the conditions of
approval and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decisions:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a zoning permit.
2. The survey should be updated and provided as part of the zoning permit application
showing: a) the top of the bluff; b) 20-foot bluff impact zone; c) 30-foot bluff
setback; d) proposed lot coverage; e) 15” storm pipe and the drainage and utility
easement located over the pipe; f) scenic preservation/conservation easement; and, g)
all proposed improvements.
3. Stairways and flagstone stepper walkways within the bluff setback zone may not
exceed 4 feet in width.
4. There shall be a minimum of six inches of separation between the flagstones that
comprise the flagstone paths and walkways.
5. The location and dimensions of the boulder wall and flagstone pathways shall
substantially conform to those depicted in Exhibit A.
6. All exposed soil within the grading limits must either be covered with vegetation or,
in areas where vegetation will not grow, a double-shredded hardwood mulch.
7. Soil infiltration improvements, either adding compost or air spading, shall be
conducted within the project’s grading limits.
8. The proposed retaining wall on the east side of the property is within the drainage and
utility easement. It should not be constructed over the pipe or infringe on the
easement.
9. The existing retaining wall on the east side of the property is located within a
drainage and utility easement and an encroachment agreement should be obtained and
recorded for the wall.
10. Zoning permits are required for all proposed retaining walls under four feet in height
and building permits are required for any proposed retaining wall over four feet in
height.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Madsen noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated August 7, 2018 as presented.
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COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Bob Generous presented an update on the Control
Concepts site plan which has been tabled to the October 22, 2018 City Council meeting and
discussed upcoming Planning Commission agenda items.
Undestad moved, Randall 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 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim