01-15-19-pc-sumCHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 15, 2019
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Aller, Steve Weick, Nancy Madsen, John Tietz, Mark
Randall, and Michael McGonagill
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Undestad
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Todd Hoffman, Park
and Rec Director; and Erik Henriksen, Project Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mary & Allan Olson 7461 Windmill Drive
Tim Nordberg 2126 Majestic Way
Neil & Abby Ellis 7284 Bent Bow Trail
Mauricio Goes 6930 Ruby Lane
Matt Chambers 2169 Red Fox Circle
Dake Chatfield 2700 Majestic Way
Mehdi Ayouche 2102 Majestic Way
Ann Nye 1641 West 63rd Street
Bill & Jill Borrell 2300 Longacres Drive
Jim Freebersyser & Michelle Treptau 6935 Ruby Lane
Larry Stueve 7324 Fawn Hill Road
Cherree Theisen 2072 Majestic Way
Scott Wosje 7125 Northwood Court
Laurie Susla 7008 Dakota Avenue
Courtney Jennings 7406 Moccasin Trail
Josh Kimber 2060 Majestic Way
Melissa Murrujo 1973 Topaz Drive
Jay Gerczak 1941 Topaz Drive
Geri Stewart 1893 Topaz Drive
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONSIDER REZONING PARCEL (GALPIN SITE) FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL
(RR) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (PUD-R),
WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT, AND SUBDIVISION OF 191 ACRES
INCLUDING THE PRESERVATION OF APPROXIMATELY 100 ACRES AND THE
CREATION OF 191 LOTS.
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Kate Aanenson presented planning aspects of the staff report on this item. Todd Hoffman
addressed park dedication and plans to expand Lake Ann Park with the use of density transfer.
Erik Henriksen discussed engineering aspects of the plan regarding easements, right-of-way,
streets, retaining walls, and utilities such as sanitary sewer and watermains. Commissioner Tietz
discussed his fundamental issue with the density transfer and how the plan was tested and
verified. He also asked for architectural variation on the front facades of the homes.
Commissioner McGonagill asked for clarification on sizing of catch basins, how runoff will be
handled and turning movements onto Galpin Boulevard from the development. Commissioner
Weick asked about the amount of earth being moved, and the difference between gross and net
acreage numbers. Commissioner Madsen asked how overall density, steep slopes on the north,
through traffic, width of the lots on the south end, buffers and water runoff to the south
neighborhood were addressed. Joe Jablonski, representing Lennar Corporation as the Director of
Entitlements and Forward Planning, addressed issues related to elimination of the street
connection to the north, lot sizes, architectural styles, grading plan, phasing plan for final plats,
and meeting neighborhood park needs. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Geri Stewart,
1893 Topaz Drive expressed concern with the buffer between her property and new houses being
built and requested a conservancy buffer. Dake Chatfield, 2200 Majestic Way, which is on the
south side of the property, expressed concern with the property being clear cut and the amount of
buffer being provided. Scott Wosje, 7125 Northwood Court, speaking as President of the
Longacres Homeowners Board, explained that from the perspective of the people who live in the
Longacres neighborhood this development is not good for them. Josh Kimber, 2060 Majestic
Way explained that after this item was before the Planning Commission and City Council he
expected to see 3 plans as requested, and that the lots abutting the southern border are not of
similar size to existing lots. Cherree Theisen, 2072 Majestic Way discussed having been one of
the first houses on Majestic Way and being told that the stand of trees on Prince’s property
would not be removed when the property sold, expressed concern with runoff from this property
onto her yard. Jim Freebersyser, 6935 Ruby Lane suggested that the City buy this property to
end the nonsense of development and say no to this PUD. Todd Simning, 2145 Wynsong Lane
and speaking as a builder/developer, noted he is pro development but would recommend tabling
or not approving the item until outstanding engineering issues are addressed and understood.
Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. Joe Jablonski addressed issues such as density and
tree removal. After comments and discussion by commission members the following motion
was made.
McGonagill moved, Tietz seconded that the Planning Commission recommends denial of
the proposed motion that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends to City
Council to approve the rezoning for 191 acres from Rural Residential District (RR) to
Planned Unit Development Residential (PUD-R) including PUD ordinance for Galpin
Design Standards; and the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the subdivision preliminary plat creating 191 lots, 3 outlots and dedication
of the right-of-way as shown in plans prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated December 5,
2018 subject to conditions in the staff report; and the Chanhassen Planning Commission
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recommends that the City Council approve the Wetland Alteration Permit of 1.28 acres of
wetland impacts subject to conditions in the staff report; and the Planning Commission
adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendations. Commissioners McGonagill,
Tietz and Randall voted in favor of the motion for denial. Commissioners Madsen, Weick
and Aller voted against the motion for denial. The motion is tied with a vote of 3 to 3.
There was a short recess at this point in the meeting.
APPROAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Weick noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated December 4, 2018 as presented. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. Chairman Aller congratulated the new members to the
City Council and commented that the Chanhassen Red Birds were announced as State
Champions.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson discussed the City Council action
update items and future Planning Commission agenda schedule.
Commissioner McGonagill 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 9:35 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim