09-15-20-pc-sumCHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Acting Chair Randall called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Randall, Eric Noyes, Mark Von Oven, and Laura Skistad
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Weick, Michael McGonagill, and Douglas Reeder
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Generous, Senior Planner; and MacKenzie Walters, Associate Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Stacy & Ed Goff 9391 Kiowa Trail
Jamie Anderson 5009 France Avenue
Adam Bender 5009 France Avenue
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO ENCLOSE AN EXISTING DECK AND
EXTEND A CANTILEVER WITHIN THE SHORELAND SETBACK ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 9391 KIOWA TRAIL.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Noyes asked about
variances that have been granted in the past for this neighborhood. Speaking for the
homeowners, Adam Bender explained the proposed design of the home. Stacy Goff, the
homeowner explained that she grew up in this house and their desire to make updates so they can
continue to live there. Jamie Anderson, one of the owners and designers on the project,
discussed other improvements that are being done to the site including removal of a concrete
slab. Acting Chair Randall opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was
closed. After comments and discussion among commission members the following motions
were made.
Commissioner Skistad moved that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
approves the 5.2 foot shoreland setback variance to permit enclosing and expanding the
existing deck and an 8 foot shoreland setback variance to replace and expand the rear patio
subject to the conditions of approval and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and
Decision. The motion fails for lack of a second.
Commissioner Noyes moved, Commissioner Von Oven seconded that the Chanhassen
Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves the 3.2 foot shoreland setback variance to
permit enclosing and expanding the existing deck subject to the conditions of approval and
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denies the 5.2 foot shoreland setback variance for a cantilever and 8 foot shoreland setback
variance for a patio and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision.
1. A building permit must be obtained prior to construction and building must comply with
the Minnesota State Building Code.
2. Eaves may encroach an additional one foot beyond the granted variance as shown in the
plans dated August 3, 2020.
All voted in favor except for Commissioner Skistad who opposed and the motion carried 3
to 1.
PUBLIC HEARING:
DISCUSS CODE AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRE ZONING PERMITS FOR ALL
STRUCTURES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE BUILDING PERMITS.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Von Oven asked for
clarification on the definition of a structure. Commissioner Noyes asked about the additional
work load on staff. Acting Chair Randall asked about cost of the permit and cited different
examples before opening the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Noyes moved, Acting Chair Randall seconded that the Chanhassen Planning
Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed amendment to Chapter
20 of the Chanhassen City Code concerning zoning permits. Commissioners Noyes and
Acting Chair Randall voted in favor, Commissioners Von Oven and Skistad opposed. The
motion fails with a vote of 2 to 2.
PUBLIC HEARING:
DISCUSS CODE AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
STRUCTURES ON OUTLOTS.
MacKenzie Walters presented the staff report on this item. Acting Chair Randall opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Von Oven moved, Commissioner Noyes seconded that the Chanhassen
Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed amendment
to Chapter 1 and Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code concerning outlots. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Skistad noted the verbatim and summary Minutes
of the Planning Commission dated September 1, 2020.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE. Bob
Generous provided updates on action taken by the City Council at their meeting and upcoming
items on future Planning Commission agendas.
Commissioner Von Oven moved 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 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim