11-17-20-pc-sumCHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Chairman Weick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Weick, Mark Randall, Doug Reeder, Laura Skistad, Eric
Noyes, and Mark Von Oven
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael McGonagill
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Matt Kerr, IT
Support Specialist
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Connie and Joe Perttu 681 Sierra Trail
MJ and Al Olson 7461 Windmill Drive
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONSIDER A CODE AMENDMENT REGULATING THE OUTDOOR STORAGE OF
BOATS, TRAILERS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Weick asked for clarification
on the duration of time items can be stored on the property. Commissioner Reeder asked about
hard surface coverage and storage on the side yard next to the driveway. Commissioner Noyes
asked about side yard setback requirements. Commissioner Randall asked about enforcement.
Chairman Weick opened the public hearing. Joe and Connie Perttu, 681 Sierra Trail discussed
their support for this code amendment because they store their boat and trailer on their driveway
currently during the summer. Mary Olson, 7461 Windmill Drive expressed concern with people
pushing the boundaries with this ordinance amendment. Chairman Weick closed the public
hearing. After commissioner comments the following motion was made.
Von Oven moved, Randall seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to Chapter 20, Zoning
of the Chanhassen City Code concerning the outdoor storage of boats, trailers and
recreational vehicles. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Noyes noted the verbatim and summary Minutes
of the Planning Commission meeting dated October 20, 2020.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson provided an update on actions
taken by the City Council at their October 26, 2020 and November 9, 2020 meetings and items
for future Planning Commission agendas.
Von Oven 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