PC SUM 2018 12 04CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:05 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; and MacKenzie
Walters, Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Rick Morris 3790 Lone Cedar Lane
Karen White, Paisley Park 7801 Audubon Road
Tim Fitch, Paisley Park 7801 Audubon Road
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER VARIANCE TO BUILD AN ACCESSORY
BUILDING (GARAGE) AT 3790 LONE CEDAR LANE.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Weick questioned
how you could reasonably build a single home on this lot when two variances are needed for a
1,000 square foot garage. Commissioner Madsen asked about restrictions on using the accessory
structure as a dwelling unit. The applicant Richard Morris explained the need for this accessory
structure. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was
closed.
Undestad moved, Weick seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
approves a 13 foot front yard setback and a 4 foot shoreland setback variance subject to
the following conditions of approval and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and
Decision:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. Parcels PID 251700010 and PID 251700020 must be combined.
3. The drainage and utility easement between parcels PID 251700010 and PID 251700020
must be vacated.
4. The applicant shall include all trees 6” dbh and larger within the construction limits for
the accessory building and note trees to be removed. All preserved trees must be
protected during construction.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
PUD AMENDMENT TO ALLOW LIQUOR SALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
TEMPORARY EVENT PERMIT AT PAISLEY PARK MUSEUM.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner McGonagill asked how the
permit is enforced if there are violations. Commissioner Tietz asked about the hours of operation
to sell alcohol. Karen White, Sales Manager for Paisley Park Museum explained the need for
their request. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing
was closed.
Weick moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council approve an ordinance amending the PUD to allow liquor sales in
conjunction with a temporary event permit. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Madsen noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated November 20, 2018 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson discussed future Planning
Commission agenda items including the Galpin Boulevard development scheduled for January
15, 2019.
Commissioner Undestad moved 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 7:30 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim