06-16-20-pc-sumCHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 16, 2020
Chairman Weick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Weick, Michael McGonagill, Doug Reeder, Laura Skistad,
Eric Noyes, and Mark Von Oven
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Randall
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Generous, Senior Planner; MacKenzie Walters, Associate Planner;
Richard Rice, IT Manager; Matt Kerr, IT Support Specialist; and Jean Steckling, Sr. Admin
Support
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A
BUILDING ON AN OUTLOT AND FROM THE STANDARDS GOVERNING WATER-
ORIENTED STRUCTURES AT 3920 WHITE OAK LANE.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner McGonagill asked for
clarification of what staff is recommending. Commissioner Reeder expressed concern with
allowing a second accessory structure on the waterfront. The applicants, Chad and Lindsey
Lundeen explained their need and desire for this storage shed down by the waterfront. Chairman
Weick opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After
comments and discussion amongst commission members the following motion was made.
McGonagill moved, Von Oven seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and
Adjustments approves a variance to permit a building to be constructed on an outlot,
approves a variance for a second water oriented accessory structure, known as the WOAS,
and approves the variance request to exceed the 250 square foot water oriented accessory
structure limit by 90 square feet, subject to the conditions of approval and directs staff to
write Findings of Fact and Decision supporting this action.
1. No trees, shrubs or native vegetation shall be allowed to be cleared for the grading or
construction of the building.
2. The applicant must apply for and receive a zoning permit.
3. The installation of a shed shall not encroach into any recorded drainage and utility
easement associated with the outlot.
4. The combined area of both water oriented accessory structures may exceed the 250
square feet by 90 square feet.
Commissioners McGonagill, Von Oven and Skistad voted in favor; Commissioners Reeder,
Noyes and Weick opposed. The motion failed with a tie vote of 3 to 3.
Chairman Weick explained to the applicants that this item will go in front of the City Council at
their July 13th meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner McGonagill noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated June 2, 2020 as presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE. Bob
Generous provided the City Council action update from the June 8, 2020 council meeting and
reviewed upcoming agenda items for the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Skistad 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 8:00 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim