2019 07-16-pc-sumCHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 16, 2019
Chairman Weick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Weick, Mark Randall, Michael McGonagill, Doug Reeder, and
Laura Skistad
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Undestad and John Tietz
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Sharmeen Al-Jaff,
Senior Planner; MacKenzie Walters, Associated Planner; Jason Wedel, City Engineer/Public
Works Director; and Chief Don Johnson, Fire Chief
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONSIDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPLICATION FOR AN XCEL ENERGY METER READER POLE LOCATED AT
2150 LYMAN BOULEVARD.
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Chris Rogers, Principal Land Rights
Agent with Xcel Energy and Chris Sarles, explained the technical aspects of the need for this
pole and associated equipment. Commissioner McGonagill asked for clarification on how the
system will operate. Commissioner Skistad asked about costs to customers and radiation output.
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 the City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan to allow a
145 foot pole with a 5 foot lightning rod for the Utility Meter Reader subject to the
following conditions of approval and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and
Recommendation:
Site Plan Review
The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve Site Plan Permit -
Planning Case 2019-07 for a 145-foot pole with a 5-foot lightning rod as shown in
Attachment 4, and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation, subject to the
following conditions:
1. A building permit is required to construct (erect) the (pole).
2. The pole plans must be signed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota.
3. The contractor shall contact the Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss plan
review and permit procedures.
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4. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement.
Conditional Use Permit
The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit -
Planning Case 2019-07 for a 145-foot pole with a 5-foot lightning rod as shown in
Attachment 4, and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The pole shall comply with the requirements in ARTICLE XXX. TOWERS AND
ANTENNAS of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The pole shall not be illuminated by artificial means and shall not display strobe lights unless
such lighting is specifically required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal
or state authority for a particular tower.
3. No signage, advertising or identification of any kind intended to be visible from the ground
or other structures is permitted, except applicable warning and equipment information
signage required by the manufacturer or by federal, state, or local authorities.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18, SUBDIVISIONS: DESIGN STANDARDS
(STREETS AND FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS).
MacKenzie Walters and Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Chief Don
Johnson discussed the fire department’s viewpoint on the need for these design standard changes.
Jason Wedel provided information from a public works and maintenance point of view.
Commissioner McGonagill discussed his concern with the word temporary and his belief that the
amendment needs to be tighten up. Chairman Weick opened the public hearing. No one spoke
and the public hearing was closed. After discussion between commission members the following
motion was made.
Randall moved, Reeder seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt the proposed amendment to Chapter 18 concerning Street Design
Standards. All voted in favor, except Commissioner McGonagill who opposed and the
motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Randall noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated June 18, 2019 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE. Kate
Aanenson provided updates from the City Council on the redevelopment of the Applebee’s site,
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the conclusion of the Red Cedar Point variances decision, Control Concepts site plan,
discussions with the property owner of 1891 Arboretum Boulevard guided for industrial
development, approval of Camp Tanadoona, grading plan for The Park, and agenda for the joint
commission/City Council tour which will be held on Wednesday, August 7th.
McGonagill moved, Skistad seconded 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 8:20 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim