2019 10 15-pc-sumCHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Chairman Weick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Weick, Mark Undestad, John Tietz, and Doug Reeder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Randall, Michael McGonagill, and Laura Skistad
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and MacKenzie
Walters, Associate Planner
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO
CONSTRUCT A COVERED PORCH AND WALKWAY AT 832 WOODHILL DRIVE.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. The applicant, Noreen Hoft discussed
the key criteria of harmony, adverse impact, practical difficulty and economics as it relates to
their variance request. She showed a short video presented by Dr. Martha Nance, a Neurologist
with the Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence at HCMC, describing the progression of her
husband’s disease. Chairman Weick asked for clarification on the alternatives being presented
before opening the public hearing. Jay Aos with AOS Construction explained why the proposed
location for the screened in porch is the best location on the property. Brigid Klaysmat, 800
Woodhill Drive asked that the Planning Commission approve the variance to provide the Hoft’s
with a screened porch to enjoy being outside. Shelby Manion, 825 Lone Eagle voiced her
support for the variance as the best alternative for this piece of property. Chairman Weick closed
the public hearing. After comments from commissioners the following motion was made.
Tietz moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
approves a 6 foot rear setback variance for the construction of a screened porch subject to
the following conditions, and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. Provide an updated survey with permit submittals that illustrates all existing utilities on
site and is in accordance with City Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-19.
3. A 10 foot wide utility easement shall be recorded in perpetuity with the property for the
maintenance and repair of the storm sewer pipe and manhole located on the subject
property. This easement shall extend to the southern property line in order to access the
storm sewer pipe.
Planning Commission Summary – October 15, 2019
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Commissioner Undestad noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated October 1, 2019 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson provided updates on upcoming
meetings agenda items, and updates on projects around town.
Undestad moved, Reeder seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim