2019 02 19-pc-sumCHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Steve Weick, Nancy Madsen, and
Michael McGonagill
MEMBERS ABSENT: John Tietz and Mark Randall
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; MacKenzie Walters,
Associate Planner; and Erick Henricksen, Project Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
John Kunitz 6441 Bretton Way
Jerry Cone 6320 Minnewashta Woods Drive
Tony Fricano 980 Lake Lucy Road
Lynn Pelto 6581 Foxtail Court
Annette Stock-Lind 8104 Dakota Lane
Rodney Colson 6440 Pipewood
Colleen Johnson 5015 St. Albans Bay
Laurie Susla 7008 Dakota Avenue
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONSIDER A TWO-LOT SUBDIVISION WITH A VARIANCE FOR REDUCED LOT
FRONTAGE AT 3800 RED CEDAR POINT ROAD.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner McGonagill asked
about the status of the gravel driveway. The applicant Rod Colson with Colson Custom Homes,
6440 Pipewood Curve discussed storm water drainage on the property. Chairman Aller opened
the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Weick moved, McGonagill seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council approve the preliminary plat for a two-lot subdivision
and approves a lot frontage variance for Lot 1, Block 1, Comer Addition, as shown in plans
dated December 5, 2018, subject to the conditions of approval, adopts the findings of fact
and recommendation:
Building:
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1. Demolition permits required for the removal of any existing structures.
2. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
permits can be issued.
Engineering:
1. Lot 1 shall have a 10-foot drainage and utility easement along its front lot line
(northernmost lot line) prior to recording of final plat.
2. An accurate soils report indicating soil conditions, permeability, slope, and groundwater
elevations shall be provided upon the submittal of grading permits.
3. The contact information for the responsible person(s) for erosion and sediment control
best management practices shall be updated on the plans prior to issuance of grading
permits.
4. Review and approval of the use of silt fence and bio rolls for perimeter control shall be
conducted by the city prior to the issuance of grading permits.
5. Add city detail 5302B – Erosion Control for Individual Lots, to the detail sheet.
6. If the 1974 sanitary and water services stubbed off Red Cedar Point Road that will
service Lot 2 are inadequate for use, they shall be abandoned in accordance with city
standards and re-installed.
7. The developer of Lot 2 will be required to pay all required city WAC and SAC fees
associated with service connections for the rate in force at the time of building permit
application.
Environmental Resources:
1. Any trees removed in excess of what is shown on the grading plan dated 12/5/18 will be
required to be replaced at a ratio of 2:1 diameter inches. Additionally, a birch and maple
on Lot 1 are not shown on the tree inventory, but are larger than the 10” dbh minimum
for the inventory. They will be preserved on Lot 1.
2. Tree preservation fencing shall be installed around existing trees to be saved prior to any
construction activities and remain installed until completion.
Fire Department:
1. The home on Lot 1, Block 1 must be addressed off of Hickory Road.
Parks:
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1. Park dedication fees shall be paid for one lot at the rate in force at the time of final plat
approval.
Planning:
1. An escrow of 110 percent (110%) of the estimated removal cost for the concrete pad on
the interior lot line between Lot 1 and Lot 2 must be received, and the concrete pad
removed within four months of the approval of the final plat.
Water Resources:
1. All permits and approvals must be received from other regulatory agencies prior to
issuing permits.
2. The applicant shall pay the SWMP fee for 1.06 acres at the rate in force at the time of
final plat approval.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENT TO CHANHASSEN CITY CODE PERMITTING CHICKENS IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked about different
types of chicken coops, enforcement, and notification of neighbors. Commissioner Weick asked
about the overall use for chickens in other cities, and if there has been found to be an increase in
predators around chicken coops. Commissioner McGonagill asked about homeowner
association regulations. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public
hearing was closed.
Weick moved, Undestad seconded that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance
amending Chapters 4, 5 and 20 of the Chanhassen City Code concerning chickens with the
following modifications. The lot size requirement will start at one acre with 8 chickens
being the maximum. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENT TO CHANHASSEN CITY CODE REVISITING THE COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SECTION’S FORMATTING.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner McGonagill asked for
clarification of this item. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the
public hearing was closed.
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Undestad moved, Madsen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 20 of
the Chanhassen City Code concerning community commercial district formatting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENT TO CHANHASSEN CITY CODE TO ALLOW CONTINUING CARE
RETIREMENT FACILITIES IN HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Weick seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen
City Code concerning continuing care retirement facilities. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENT TO CHANHASSEN CITY CODE TO UPDATE SIGN DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS REFERNCE (BUILDING CODE).
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
McGonagill moved, Madsen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 20 of
the Chanhassen City Code concerning sign design and construction standards. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENT TO CHANHASSEN CITY CODE CLARIFYING TRASH STORAGE
ENCLOSURE EXEMPTION.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, McGonagill seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the
Chanhassen City Code concerning trash enclosures. 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 January 15, 2019 as presented.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson provided an update on the Galpin property matter which is scheduled to come
back before the Planning Commission at their March 5th meeting for public comment and
redevelopment of the Applebee’s site.
YEAR END REVIEW/2019 WORK PROJECTS ANNUAL REPORT.
Kate Aanenson reviewed planning numbers for 2018 and what staff is projecting to see in 2019.
Commissioner Undestad 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 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim