2019 04 16-pc-sumCHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 16, 2019
Chairman Weick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Weick, Mark Randall, John Tietz, Michael McGonagill,
Douglas Reeder, and Laura Skistad
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Undestad
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Generous, Senior Planner; and MacKenzie Walters, Associate Planner
PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENT TO CHANHASSEN CITY CODE TO ALLOW BOARDING KENNELS
IN INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK DISTRICTS.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tietz asked for
clarification of language regarding outdoor recreation area, fencing, and location. Commissioner
Skistad asked about the minimum lot size for a kennel. Commissioner Tietz asked if staff has
visited any kennels in other communities with similar ordinances. Commissioner Randall asked
about the affect of this ordinance on veterinary clinics. Chairman Weick opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After discussion the following motion
was made.
Reeder moved, Randall seconded that the Planning Commission table the amendment to
the City Code to allow boarding kennels in Industrial Office Park Districts and bring it
back with information requested by the Planning Commission. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENT TO CHANHASSEN CITY CODE TO BRING TREE DIVERSITY
STANDARDS IN LINE WITH THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tietz asked how the
one tree per 1,089 square feet of cover was determined. Chairman Weick opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
McGonagill moved, Randall seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 18 of
the Chanhassen City Code concerning tree standards. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Planning Commission Summary – April 16, 2019
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PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENT TO CHANHASSEN CITY CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE
DESIGNATION OF ALTERNATE FRONT YARDS.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Weick opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Randall moved, Reeder seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the
Chanhassen City Code concerning the designation of front yards. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Tietz noted the Minutes of the Planning
Commission meetings dated February 19, 2019, March 5, 2019, and April 2, 2019 as
presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Bob Generous provided an update on action taken
by the City Council rescinding the final plat for Avienda and extending the preliminary plat to
December 31, 2019.
Randall moved, Reeder 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 8:05 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim