PC SUM 2018 09 18CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Aller, Steve Weick, Nancy Madsen, Mark Randall, and
Michael McGonagill
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Undestad, and John Tietz
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; MacKenzie Walters,
Assistant Planner; and Vanessa Strong, Water Resources Coordinator
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Gene & Lois Sipprell 821 Creekwood Street, Chaska
Rick Brama 9371 Kiowa Trail
PUBLIC HEARING:
821 CREEKWOOD DRIVE: CONSIDER A VARIANCE APPLICATION TO INSTALL
A SEPTIC SYSTEM WITHIN THE REQUIRED SUBSURFACE SEWER TREATMENT
SYSTEMS SETBACKS, FRONT YARD SETBACK AND BLUFF SETBACK AND
IMPACT ZONE.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner McGonagill asked for
clarification of the mound system location that staff is proposing. The applicant Gene Sipprell,
821 Creekwood Drive provided an overview of their purchase of this property which found that
the septic system would need to be replaced. Rick Brama, 9371 Kiowa Trail discussed the fact
that there was no difference between the design of a septic system for 5 bedrooms versus 6
bedrooms. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was
closed. After comments from commissioners the following motion was made.
Weick moved, Randall seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
approves the placement of the pump line within the 50 foot bluff setback area and 20 foot
bluff impact zone, a 30 foot bluff setback variance for the tanks and a 20 foot bluff and 9
foot property line setback variance for the mounds and dispersal area, subject to the
conditions of approval and adopt the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive all necessary permits from the relevant
agencies.
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2. The applicant shall work with the City, County and Watershed staff to maximize the
system’s distance from the bluff, minimize it’s impact on the bluff and avoid impacting
the existing drainage swale.
3. The applicant shall minimize tree loss, and shall, to the greatest extent possible, avoid
removing mature trees within 20 feet of the top of the bluff.
4. A new 1”=20’ scale survey showing the final location of the septic and pump tanks,
pump line, mound, and drain field shall be provided as part of the permitting process.
5. The area around the septic system mounds shall be landscaped so as to minimize it’s
visual impact.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Madsen noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated September 4, 2018 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson provided an update on future
Planning Commission agenda items scheduled through the end of the year.
Commissioner McGonagill asked for an update on yard waste pick up with the closing of the
County yard waste facility.
Commissioner McGonagill moved to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim