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04-20-21 Agenda and PacketAGENDA  CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021, 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD Due to the COVID­19 pandemic, for the next few weeks it is anticipated that some or all members of the Planning Commission will participate in meetings by telephone and/or web conference pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.021, rather than in person at the Planning Commission’s regular meeting place in the Chanhassen City Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, Minnesota. The Public Hearings portion of the Planning Commission agenda allows for the public to provide comments on those agenda items. To help ensure an open public process, we have made accommodations for the public to continue to view and participate in public hearings by selecting one of two options: EMAIL your comments to the Planning Commission at pccomments@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.All comments received by 6:00 p.m.on the day of the meeting will be included as a part of the Planning Commission meeting. This is the Planning Commission’s preferred method of public participation. WATCH the meeting live online at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/agendas or on Mediacom Cable Channel 107.2. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm. PHONE in your comments at 952­227­1630 when the Chairman opens the desired public hearing for comment. The Chairman will take each call in the order received. For all options, you must provide your name and address for the record. A.CALL TO ORDER B.PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.Approve Amending Chapter 20 of City Code Concerning Golf Driving Ranges 2.Approve Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Functional Classification Map (Streets) and List and Chapter 20, Zoning, of the Chanhassen City Code regarding Identification of Arterial and Collector Streets C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of Planning Commission Minutes dated March 2, 2021 2.Approval of Planning Commission Work Session Minutes dated April 6, 2021 D.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1.City Council Action Update E.ADJOURNMENT AGENDA CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSIONTUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021, 7:00 PMCITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARDDue to the COVID­19 pandemic, for the next few weeks it is anticipated that some or all members of thePlanning Commission will participate in meetings by telephone and/or web conference pursuant to MinnesotaStatutes, Section 13D.021, rather than in person at the Planning Commission’s regular meeting place in theChanhassen City Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, Minnesota.The Public Hearings portion of the Planning Commission agenda allows for the public to provide commentson those agenda items. To help ensure an open public process, we have made accommodations for thepublic to continue to view and participate in public hearings by selecting one of two options:EMAIL your comments to the Planning Commission at pccomments@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.Allcomments received by 6:00 p.m.on the day of the meeting will be included as a part of the PlanningCommission meeting. This is the Planning Commission’s preferred method of public participation.WATCH the meeting live online at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/agendas or on Mediacom CableChannel 107.2. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm. PHONE in your comments at 952­227­1630 whenthe Chairman opens the desired public hearing for comment. The Chairman will take each call in theorderreceived.For all options, you must provide your name and address for the record.A.CALL TO ORDERB.PUBLIC HEARINGS1.Approve Amending Chapter 20 of City Code Concerning Golf Driving Ranges2.Approve Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Functional Classification Map(Streets) and List and Chapter 20, Zoning, of the Chanhassen City Code regardingIdentification of Arterial and Collector StreetsC.APPROVAL OF MINUTES1.Approval of Planning Commission Minutes dated March 2, 20212.Approval of Planning Commission Work Session Minutes dated April 6, 2021D.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS1.City Council Action Update E.ADJOURNMENT NOTE: Planning Commission meetings are scheduled to end by 10:30 p.m. as outlined in the official by­laws.  We will make every attempt to complete the hearing for each item on the agenda.  If, however, this does not appear to be possible, the Chairperson will notify those present and offer rescheduling options.  Items thus pulled from consideration will be listed first on the agenda at the next Commission meeting. If a constituent or resident sends an email to staff or the Planning Commission, it must be made part of the public record based on State Statute. If a constituent or resident sends an email to the Mayor and City Council, it is up to each individual City Council member and Mayor if they want it to be made part of the public record or not. There is no State Statute that forces the Mayor or City Council to share that information with the public or be made part of the public record. Under State Statute, staff cannot remove comments or letters provided as part of the public input process. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Subject Approve Amending Chapter 20 of City Code Concerning Golf Driving Ranges Section PUBLIC HEARINGS Item No: B.1. Prepared By Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director File No:  PROPOSED MOTION: “The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 20, Zoning, of the City Code concerning Golf Driving Ranges." SUMMARY OF REQUEST The owners of Golf Zone have discovered that due to Minnesota being the only state to still have 3.2 beer, many distributors no longer carry it and it is very difficult to acquire 3.2 beer in diverse styles. They are requesting that the city amend the Interim Use Permit (IUP) standards for golf driving ranges to allow for them to apply for and receive a wine license. State law and the City Code allow an organization with both a wine and 3.2 malt liquor license to sell beer with over 3.2 percent alcohol by weight, in addition to wine. The City Code currently allows golf courses to hold both 3.2 malt liquor and wine licenses. Due to the legitimate difficulties in sourcing 3.2 beer and the similarities between golf courses and driving ranges, staff supports the requested amendment. In reviewing this section of the City Code, staff also noticed that the IUP standards require golf driving ranges to be located adjacent to Highway 5 or Highway 212. At the time this standard was enacted, Highway 212 was located where Flying Cloud Drive currently is. The revised location of Highway 212 means the standard no longer aligns with the city’s intended and approved locations for golf driving ranges. Staff is proposing amending the standard to reflect the city’s intention to limit these uses to the Highway 5 and County Road 61 corridors. Finally, the IUP standards limit golf driving ranges to operating from sunrise to sunset; however, in 1999, City Council granted an extension to allow Golf Zone to stay open until 9:00 p.m. year round. This extension was not recorded as a variance and would have expired when IUP 1998­2 lapsed. Given the driving range’s business model, the surrounding land uses, and the fact that the sun sets around 4:30 p.m. in the winter, staff proposes codifying this extension by replacing the sunrise to sunset provision with 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. hours of operation. A full discussion can be found in the attached staff report. APPLICATION REGULATIONS Chapter 20 ­ Zoning, Article IV. ­ Conditional Uses: This article details general criteria, conditions, and procedures PLANNING COMMISSION STAFFREPORTTuesday, April 20, 2021SubjectApprove Amending Chapter 20 of City Code Concerning Golf Driving RangesSectionPUBLIC HEARINGS Item No: B.1.Prepared By Kate Aanenson, CommunityDevelopment Director File No: PROPOSED MOTION:“The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amendingChapter 20, Zoning, of the City Code concerning Golf Driving Ranges."SUMMARY OF REQUESTThe owners of Golf Zone have discovered that due to Minnesota being the only state to still have 3.2 beer, manydistributors no longer carry it and it is very difficult to acquire 3.2 beer in diverse styles. They are requesting that the cityamend the Interim Use Permit (IUP) standards for golf driving ranges to allow for them to apply for and receive a winelicense. State law and the City Code allow an organization with both a wine and 3.2 malt liquor license to sell beer withover 3.2 percent alcohol by weight, in addition to wine. The City Code currently allows golf courses to hold both 3.2 maltliquor and wine licenses. Due to the legitimate difficulties in sourcing 3.2 beer and the similarities between golf coursesand driving ranges, staff supports the requested amendment.In reviewing this section of the City Code, staff also noticed that the IUP standards require golf driving ranges to belocated adjacent to Highway 5 or Highway 212. At the time this standard was enacted, Highway 212 was locatedwhere Flying Cloud Drive currently is. The revised location of Highway 212 means the standard no longer aligns withthe city’s intended and approved locations for golf driving ranges. Staff is proposing amending the standard to reflectthe city’s intention to limit these uses to the Highway 5 and County Road 61 corridors.Finally, the IUP standards limit golf driving ranges to operating from sunrise to sunset; however, in 1999, City Councilgranted an extension to allow Golf Zone to stay open until 9:00 p.m. year round. This extension was not recorded as avariance and would have expired when IUP 1998­2 lapsed. Given the driving range’s business model, the surroundingland uses, and the fact that the sun sets around 4:30 p.m. in the winter, staff proposes codifying this extension byreplacing the sunrise to sunset provision with 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. hours of operation.A full discussion can be found in the attached staff report.APPLICATION REGULATIONS Chapter 20 ­ Zoning, Article IV. ­ Conditional Uses: This article details general criteria, conditions, and procedures for granting and revoking CUPs and IUPs. Other divisions address specific criteria for various conditional uses by district. Chapter 20 ­ Zoning, Article IV, Division 3, Sec. 20­258 ­ Golf Course: This section lists the standards that must be met for the city to issue a permit for a golf course. Chapter 20 ­ Zoning, Article IV, Division 3, Sec. 20­259 ­ Golf Driving Ranges: This section lists the standards that must be met for the city to issue a permit for a golf driving range. Chapter 20 ­ Zoning, Article X. ­ “A­2” Agricultural Estate District, Sec. 20­571 to 576: States the intent of the A­2 district and its permitted, accessory, conditional, and interim uses, as well as lot requirements and setbacks. BACKGROUND Ordinance 80­E, adopted in February of 1987, added Golf Driving Ranges to the list of conditional uses for the A­2 District, and created the standards for issuing a CUP for a golf driving range. (Passed in response to a proposed driving range along Trunk Highway 5.) Ordinance 120, adopted in February of 1990, defined Interim Uses, created standards for issuing IUPs, and reclassified Golf Driving Ranges, amongst other uses, from Conditional to Interim Uses within the A­2 District. Ordinance 240, adopted in July of 1995, added Golf Courses to the list of Conditional Uses for the A­2 District. (Staff report notes that Golf Courses not listed in any district prior to this amendment.) Ordinance 285, adopted in July of 1998, allowed Golf Driving Ranges to have a retail pro shop, with a stipulation that no alcoholic beverages are sold. (Passed in response to a proposed driving range at the current Golf Zone location.) Ordinance 294, adopted in August of 1999, allowed Golf Driving Ranges to serve 3.2 percent malt liquor. (Passed in response to a request from the Golf Zone owner). Ordinance 295, adopted in September of 1999, allowed the city to issue on­sale nonintoxicating malt liquor licenses (renamed On­sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license by Ordinance 447 in 2007) to Golf Driving Ranges and Golf Courses. Ordinance 451, adopted in May of 2007, allowed Golf Courses to serve 3.2 percent malt liquor. (Passed after staff noticed that Chapter 10 allowed, but that the CUP standards did not list 3.2 percent malt liquor as permitted.) Ordinance 603, adopted in February of 2015, allowed Golf Courses to receive a wine license so long as they meet applicable state standards. (Passed in response to a request from a golf course owner.) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Golf Driving Range IUP standards. ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report Ordinance CITY OT CIIANHASSXI'I Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow MEMORANDUM FROM: DATE: Planning Commission MacKenzie Young-Walters, Associate Planner Apit20,202t Golf Driving Range Standards ISSUE The owners ofGolfZone, a golfdriving range, are requesting that the City Code be amended to permit golfdriving ranges meeting state licensing requirements to receive a wine license due to the diffrculty in acquiring 3.2 percent malt liquor. While reviewing the relevant section of the City Code, staffdiscovered that this section of the City Code does not reflect the fact that Highway 212 was relocated in 2008 and the hours of operation do not reflect what the driving range was previously approved for. The owners ofGolfZone have discovered that due to Minnesola being the only state to still have 3.2 beer, many distributors no longer carry it and it is very difficult to acquire 3.2 beer in diverse styles. They are requesting that the city amend the Interim Use Permit (UP) standards for golf driving ranges to allow from them to apply for and receive a wine license. State law and the City Code allow an organization with both a wine and 3.2 malt liquor license to sell beer with over 3.2 percent alcohol by weight, in addition to wine. The City Code currently allows golfcourses to hold both 3.2 malt liquor and wine licenses. Due to the legitimate difficulties in sourcing 3.2 beer and the similarities between golfcourses and driving ranges, staff supports the requested amendment. In reviewing this section ofthe City Code, staff also noticed that the IUP standards require golf driving ranges to be located adjacent to Highway 5 or Highway 212. At the time this standard was enacted, Highway 212 was located where Flying Cloud Drive currently is. The revised location of Highway 212 means the standard no longer aligns with the city's intended and approved locations for golfdriving ranges. Staffis proposing amending the standard to reflect the city's intention to limit these uses to the Highway 5 and County Road 61 corridors. Finally, the IUP standards limit golfdriving ranges to operating from sunrise to sunset; however, in 1999, City Council granted an extension to allow Golf Zone to stay open until 9:00 p.m. year round. This extension was not recorded as a variance and would have expired when IUP 1998-2 lapsed. Given the driving range's business model, the surrounding land uses, and the fact that the PH 952.227.1 I 00 . www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us . FX 952.227.1110 TO: SUBJ: SUMMARY I/OO I4ARKET BOULEVARD .PO BOX I4T.CHANHASSEN .MINNESOTA 555]7 Planning Commission Golf Driving Range Standards April 20, 2021 Page 2 REL EVANT CITY CODE Chapter 20 - Zoning, Article IV. - Conditional Uses: This article details general criteria, conditions, and procedures for granting and revoking CUPs and IUPs. Other divisions address specific criteria for various conditional uses by district' Chopter 20 - Zoning, Article IV, Division 3, Sec. 20-258 - GolfCourse: This section lists the standards that must be met for the city to issue a permit for a golfcourse. Chapter 20 - Zoning, Article IV, Division 3, Sec. 20-259 - Golf Driving Ranges: This section lists the standards that must be met for the city to issue a permit for a golfdriving range' Chapter 20 - Zoning, Article x. - "A-2" Agricultural Estate Disffict, sec. 20-571 to J76: States the intent of the A-2 district and its permitted, accessory, conditional, and interim uses, as well as lot requirements and setbacks. ORDINANCE HISTORY Ordinance 80-E, adopted in February of 1987, added Golf Driving Ranges to the list of conditional uses for the A-2 District, and created the standards for issuing a CUP for a golf driving range. (Passed in response to a proposed driving range along Trunk Highway 5.) Ordinance 120, adopted in February of 1990, defined Interim Uses, created standards for issuing IUPs, and reclassified Golf Driving Ranges, amongst other uses, from Conditional to Interim Uses within the A-2 District. ordinance 240, adopted in July of 1995, added Golfcourses to the list ofconditional Uses for the A-2 District. (Staff report notes that Golf Courses not listed in any district prior to this amendment.) ordinance 285, adopted in July of 1998, allowed Golf Driving Ranges to have a retail pro shop, with a stipulation that no alcoholic beverages are sold. (Passed in response to a proposed driving range at the current Golf Zone location.) Ordinance 294, adopted in August of 1999, allowed Golf Driving Ranges to serve 3.2 percent malt liquor. (Passed in response to a request from the GolfZone owner). Ordinance 295, adopted in September of 1999, allowed the city to issue on-sale nonintoxicating malt liquor licenses (renamed On-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license by Ordinance 447 in 2007) to Golf Driving Ranges and Colf Courses. sunsets around 4:30 p.m. in the winter, staff proposes codifying this extension by replacing the sunrise to sunset provision with 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. hours of operation. Planning Commission Golf Driving Range Standards April20,202l Page 3 Ordinance 451, adopted in May of 2007, allowed Golf Courses to serve 3.2 percent malt liquor. (Passed after staffnoticed that Chapter l0 allowed, but that the CUP standalds did not list 3.2 percent malt liquor as permitted.) Ordinance 603, adopted in February of20l5, allowed Golf Courses to receive a wine license so long as they meet applicable state standafds. (Passed in response to a request from a golfcourse owner.) BACKG ROUND Golf Zone On July 13, 1998*, the City Council approved the following (subject to conditions): o Site Plan #98-8 for a golf improvement center. o Interim Use Permit #98-2, which expires in the year 2020, to allow golfand driving range in the 42 District. o Conditional Use Permit #98-2 for alteration ofa floodplain. o Wetland Alteration Permit #98-1. . First reading and waived the second reading of Code Amendment #98-l to amend Section 20-265, Standards for golfdriving ranges to allow a retail pro shop. o Variance to allow the square footage ofthe office/clubhouse to be increased to 986 square feet. *On July 13, 1998, the City Council denied the requesl for extended hours ofoperation (Variance #98-1). On September 13, 1999, the City Council approved the following, subject to conditions: An amendment to City Code Section 10-55(b) to allow golfcounes and golf driving ranges to be eligible for a liquor license. On-sale intoxicating sale 3.2 malt liquor license contingenl upon receipt of the $280 license fee and the liquor liability insurance certificate. The licensed premises would include the clubhouse and outdoor brick patio, driving range, par-three course, and putting course. No beer would be allowed to be consumed in the parking lot area' An amendment to Site Plan #98-8 to allow for an expansion ofa second story to the driving bunkers for RSS Golf. Extended hours allowing the business to be open until 9:00 pm year rowrd'* *The IUP permit was not updated to reflect this; however, verbatim minutes showed the City Council voted 3-2 to approve extended hours. On October 27, 2006, the City Council approved the following subject to conditions: a a a a An amendment to Site Plan #98-8 and Interim Use Permit #98-2 for the consEuction of an I I ,100 square-foot addition to the principal strucnre. A 10,300 square-foot building area variance from the 800 square-foot building area restriction for the golf driving range principal structure. A variance for the use of steel paneling as a primary exterior material. On February 2, 2016, the previous site owner withdrew an application for the following: o An amendment to Site Plan #98-8, Interim Use Permit 98-2, and Conditional Use Permit 98- 2 to allow an outdoor recreation area for volleyball and horseshoes, upgrades to existing patio are4 and a paintball course. o A variance to allow two monument signs that arc nontompliant with City Code design standards, exceed the number of allowed signs, and exceed the maximum display area for sigrage in the Agricultural Estate District (A2). o An amendment to Chapter I I and Chapter 20 ofthe City Code to allow paintball as an exempt fircann use and as an Interim Use in the Agricultural Estate District (A2)' On January 25,2021, the City Council approved the following subject to conditions: o Interim Use Permit 2021-02 to allow a golfdriving range in the A2 district' ANALY SIS Golf Cource (CUP) v. Go[ Driving Range (IUP) The City Code establishes separate standards for golf courses and golfdriving ranges. While these uies share some similarities, they have important differences that determine their potential impact on the environment and surrounding parcels. The single largest difference is the footprint ofthe two uses. Golfcourses tend to be significantly larger with users spread out over dozens of relatively open acres. In contrast, golfdriving ranges tend to be much smaller with all users concentrated around a smaller portion ofthe property. Golf driving ranges typically feature tall nets to help contain hit balls while golf courses rely on their size to prevent balls from leaving the property. Golfcourses typically require much more heavily curated grounds than golfdriving ranges which impacts the amount of fertilizer and water required, as well as the frequency and duration of maintenance. Finally, golf courses are always a seasonal business with golfonly being practical during daylight hours in warmer weather, whereas golf driving ranges can operate year round and after dark, assuming heated bunkers and lights are installed. On the balance, golf courses are more compatible with low-density residential developments than golfdriving ranges. Due to these differences, the city classifies golfcourses as conditional uses and golf driving ranges as interim uses and has establish different standards for the two uses. Conditional and interim uses fill very different roles within a zoning code. Conditional Use Permits govem uses that are generally not allowed in a district, but are suitable in specific circumstances. The city classifies uses that have a high potential to substantially impact adjacent a Planning Commission Golf Driving Range Standards April20,202l Page 4 Planning Commission Golf Driving Range Standards Apil20,202t Page 5 lline License kt2017, Minnesota repealed an 185 8 law that prohibited Sunday liquor sales. Previously, businesses with 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses had a monopoly on Sunday alcohol sales, which parcels as conditional uses. Applicants wishing to receive a conditional use permit must demonstrate that the use will not unduly impact adjacent parcels or the community and that it will be consistent with the intent ofthe Comprehensive Plan and zoning ordinance. The city's zoning code lists general and specific requirements for most conditional uses. Ifan applicant can demonstrate that they meet all of the conditional use requirements, the city must issue a CUP; however, the city can place reasonable and justifiable conditions on the permit in order to mitigate anticipated adverse impacts associated with a proposed use. This permit is recorded against the property and allows that use to continue in perpetuity so long as the conditions of approval ari not violated, the property is not subdivided, and the use is not discontinued lor a period of six months or longer. Interim Use Permits are similar to CUPs, with the applicant needing to demonstrate that they meet the zoning ordinances requirement for the use and the city having the authority to impose conditions necessary to mitigate the anticipated impact ofthe use. The key difference is that interim uses are uses that they city believes are currently appropriate for an area, but will not be suitable in future. In order to ensure that these uses are temporary, the City Code requires that an interim use permit has an identified date or event that will terminate the use and also stipulates that the use will terminate upon any change in the city's zoning regulations which renders the use nonconforming. Interim use permits can also be terminated for the same reasons as conditional use pennits. The city classifies uses as conditional when they represent an activity that will remain suitable as an area develops. In the case ofgolfcourses and golfdriving ranges, a golfcourse adjacent to a residential neighborhood may be considered an amenity; however, the nets, lights, and noise associated with a golfdriving range may be a source ofconflict with adjacent residences. Due to the fact that golf driving ranges do not have the same long-term compatibility with low-density residential development that golf courses do, the city classifies them as interim uses and restricts their location away from areas guided for low-density residential development. A final thing to consider is that the areas where golfdriving ranges are permitted are all guided for commercial, industrial/office, or medium/high density residential development. By classif,ing golfdriving ranges as interim uses, the city ensures that once these areas are ready for development, the IUP will be terminated allowing the property to redevelop in line with the city's Comprehensive Plan. If these uses were instead classified as conditional uses, like golf courses, the permit would run in perpetuity, encumbering the property and potentially preventing its development. For these reasons, staffbelieves it is important to maintain the separate standards and classifications for golfcourses and golfdriving ranges. Planning Commission Golf Driving Range Standards April20,202l Page 6 Localion created a market for the 3.2 beer and encouraged distributors to carry a fairly robust product line. After this law passed, Sunday shoppers were no longer limited to 3.2 beer and this market came under pressure from competition with other, higher alcohol content, alcoholic beverages. In 2019, ihe 3.2 beer market took another blow as Utah repealed its 3.2 percent beer law leaving Minnesota as the last state in the Union issuing 3.2 beer licenses. In response to this change and the decreased demand in Minnesota due to the opening up of Sunday liquor sales, many brewers discontinued their 3.2 beer lines and many distributors stopped carrying most of the remaining 3.2 beer products. The above situation has left business owners with on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses (3.2 license) with an extremely limited product inventory. Many popular beer styles like India Pale Ales are simply not available in 3.2 percent varieties. Most business in the city are able to get around this limitation by applying for a wine license, these licenses can be issued to any restaurant with a 25 seat capacity and allow the holders to sell wine and, if held in conjunction with a 3.2 percent license, intoxicating malt liquor, i.e. beers with over 3.2 percent alcohol. It is important to note that even with a 3.2 beer and wine license a businesses is not able to serve diJtilled spirits. Historically, the city has liberally interpreted restaurant to mean any food- serving establishment in order to extend this license to businesses wishing to serve wine and intoxiiating malt liquor; however, the IUP standards goveming golfdriving ranges restrict them to only holding 3.2 licenses. The original intent of this limitation was to prevent golfdriving ranges from serving as de facto bars, while still allowing customers to have a beer while hitting balls. Previously, there was a suffrcient selection of 3.2 beers to allow these businesses to provide patrons with a variety of beer options and the restriction was not considered overly burdensome. As discussed earlier, changes in state law and the national beer market have altered this situation and business owners have noted they are only able to provide clients with two or thlee options. They are asking that the city allow them to apply for and receive a wine license in order to facilitate offering a wider selection of products and an experience similar to what was originally provided by the 3.2 license. Addltionally, they have stated that some of their customers, especially women, would enjoy being able to have a glass of wine while hitting balls and that golf courses are allowed to apply for and receive wine licenses. Staff believes that due to the difficulties in sourcing 3.2 beer and the similarities between golf courses and driving ranges, it makes sense to glant the requested relief and amend the IUP standards to permit wine licenses. When the city adopted standards for golf driving ranges in 1987, staff identified two highway corridors thai theybelieved where appropriate for these types ofuses, the Highway 5 corridor running through the center of the city and the Highway 212 corridor in the southem section of the city. The intent of limiting the locations where golf driving ranges where permitted was to ensure they had appropriate road access and to prevent the proliferation of these establishments Planning Commission Golf Driving Range Standards Aprrl2O,2021 Page 7 throughout the A-2 district. Historically, golf driving ranges have operated in both of these corridors without generating complaints or conflicts with adjacent land uses. Currently, the only operating golfdriving range is located in the southem portion ofthe city and at the time the initial IUP was issued and facilities were constructed, it was located within the Highway 212 corridor; however, in 2008 Highway 212 was relocated north and the old roadway was renamed County Road 6l (Flying Cloud Drive). An unintended consequence of Highway 212's new location was that although the golfdriving range is operating in the location it has always been located in and that this is the location the city intended for golfdriving ranges to operate in, the location no longer technically meets the IUP standards. Additionally, the IUP standards would allow a new golfdriving range to open in A-2 districts along the new Highway 212 corridor, in locations not previously contemplated or intended for this R?e of use. Staff proposes addressing this unintended consequence by amending the IUP standards to reflect the change in Highway 212's location and limit golf driving ranges to the Highway 5 and (Flying Cloud Drive) corridors. Hourc of Operation The IUP standards limit golf driving ranges to operating from sunrise to sunset. This condition was originally established due to concems about the impact of lights on nearby parcels and with the understanding that these businesses primarily operate during the warmer halfofthe year when days are longer. The golf driving range operating in the city has heated driving range stalls and an indoor miniature golfcourse. The ou.ner has stated that a large share ofthe facility's business occurs during the winter months when other driving ranges and golfcourses are unable to operate. If the city were to strictly enforce the sunrise to sunset provision, the business would need to change its hours monthly to reflect changing sunset times. During most of December, for example, they would need to close around 4:30 p.m. in order to comply with these standards. This would have the effect of extremely limiting their ability to operate during the week, as most people are at work prior to 4:30 p.m. and they would not be able to accommodate after-work use ofth" d.iring.-ge. The provision would also prevent after-dark use of the indoor miniature golf course. The City Council recognized that the sunrise to sunsel limitation did not align with the nature of the golfdriving range's business model and voted 3-2 to allow it to operate until 9:00 p.m. year ro*d in Auguit of 1999. The City Council also approved a site plan allowing the installation of lights on the property to facilitate the extended hours during the same meeting. However, due to a procedural error, the extended hours were approved by motion without direction to amend the IUP to reflect the extended hours or as a variance from the City Code's IUP standards. The resull of this is that the approval to extend hours is not formally recorded. Staff addressed this for the reissued IUP by listing the hours of operation approved in Planning Case 2006-30 in the Planning Commission Golf Driving Range Standards Apfl20,202t Page 8 Findings of Fact; however, it would be more transparcnt to amend the standard to reflect the fact that the sunrise to sunset provision was waived. Since the existing golfdriving range operated for years with extended hours without generating any complaints and the location and configuration ofthe lights is already approved, amending the standards to reflect the longer hours of operation would not have any impact on sunounding properties. In the event that another golfdriving range were to apply for an IUP to operate in another location, the IUP process provides multiple mechanisms for the city to evaluate the impact of lights and post sunset use on adjacent parcels. If concems were found, the city would retain the ability to impose reduced hours of operation or other conditions to mitigate anticipated impacts. The 9:00 p.m. limit established by the City Council in 1999 allows for consistent hours throughout the year, accommodates after work and evening golfing, and prevents golfdriving rangei from doubling as late night bars. Staff is proposing formalizing this limit by replacing the sunrise to sunset hours of operation with a 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m' limit. ALTERNATIVES l) Do nothing, except correct for new location ofHighway 212. 2) Amend Golf Driving Range standards to allow for the issuance of a wine license and correct for the new location of Highway 212. 3) Amend Golf Driving Range standards to allow for the issuance of a wine license, correct for the new location of Highway 212, and allow for later hours ofoperation. RECOM MENDATION Staff recommends Altemative Three. Staffbelieves that there is no compelling reason to limit golf driving ranges to 3.2 percent beer and operating between sunrise and sunset, and that the itandards should reflect the fact that the road that was Highway 212 is now Flying Cloud Drive. The proposed code amendment would read as follows: Sec. 20-259. - Golf driving ranges. The following applies to golf driving ranges with or without a miniature golf course: (1) The location of the driving range is limited to being adjacent to TI{ Trunk Highway 5 and iounty Road 61 (Flying Cloud Drive) Ttl?12 and access must be from a collector or arterial which ieads to Tt{ Trunk Highway 5 or T}l}12. County Road 61 (Flying Cloud Drive). (2) Hours of operation shall be from sundse+esu*se+ 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Planning Commission Golf Driving Range Standards April20,202l Page 9 (3) Provision ofadequate parking areas and submission of landscaping plan shall be in conformance with article VIII of this chapter. (4) No site shall be located within 500 feet ofa single-family residence. (5) Buildings on the site may not exceed 800 square feet and shall be painted in earth tones. (6) A retail pro shop is permitted. Only prepackaged food may be sold with no commercial cooking appliance allowed. A 3.2 malt liquor license is allowed provided the applicant applies for and receives approval of a liquor license in accordance with City Code. A wine license is allowed provided the applicant applies for and receives approval of a wine license in accordance with city code and state licensing requirements. Retail sales are limited to food, beverages, and golf related items-an4+he-pre*hep. g:\plan\city code\2021uo2l {4 - gol f driving .ange\golf driving range issue paper.docx g:\plan\city code\2021\2021-04 - golf driving range\golf driving range ordinance.docx CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. XXX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ZONING, OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 20-259 of the Chanhassen City Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 20-259. - Golf driving ranges. The following applies to golf driving ranges with or without a miniature golf course: (1) The location of the driving range is limited to being adjacent to Trunk Highway 5 and County Road 61 (Flying Cloud Drive) and access must be from a collector or arterial which leads to Trunk Highway 5 or County Road 61 (Flying Cloud Drive). (2) Hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (3) Provision of adequate parking areas and submission of landscaping plan shall be in conformance with article VIII of this chapter. (4) No site shall be located within 500 feet of a single-family residence. (5) Buildings on the site may not exceed 800 square feet and shall be painted in earth tones. (6) A retail pro shop is permitted. Only prepackaged food may be sold with no commercial cooking appliance allowed. A 3.2 malt liquor license is allowed provided the applicant applies for and receives approval of a liquor license in accordance with City Code. A wine license is allowed provided the applicant applies for and receives approval of a wine license in accordance with City Code and state licensing requirements. Retail sales are limited to food, beverages, and golf related items. Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED this [INSERT DATE], 2021 by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota. Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager Elise Ryan, Mayor (Ordinance XXX published in the Chanhassen Villager on [insert date]) PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Subject Approve Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Functional Classification Map (Streets) and List and Chapter 20, Zoning, of the Chanhassen City Code regarding Identification of Arterial and Collector Streets Section PUBLIC HEARINGS Item No: B.2. Prepared By Bob Generous, Senior Planner File No:  PROPOSED MOTION: The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that City Council approve the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Chapter 6, Transportation, Section 6.5, System Plan, Major and Minor Collectors and Figure 6.7, Functional Classification Map, and amend Section 20­5 of the Chanhassen City Code. SUMMARY OF REQUEST Staff is amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to be consistent with the study completed with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), the Metropolitan Council and Carver County recommending functional classifications for city roadways. Staff is revising the list of arterial and collector streets to be consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and to clarify the road segments being specified. BACKGROUND The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), per the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, must review and update the functional classification of each roadway in the state.  MnDOT completed this review for Greater Minnesota in 2015 and 2016 and then review of the metro counties needed to be completed. This project included review of all roadway functional classifications from Local to Principal Arterial. This process included reviewing maps created for each city (such as Chanhassen), identifying any possible roadways for further review on their existing functional classification, and figuring out solutions to create final updates to submit to the FHWA.  Based on this review, the revisions to the functional classification were recommended. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Comprehensive Plan and the City Code amendments. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFFREPORTTuesday, April 20, 2021SubjectApprove Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Functional Classification Map (Streets) andList and Chapter 20, Zoning, of the Chanhassen City Code regarding Identification of Arterialand Collector StreetsSectionPUBLIC HEARINGS Item No: B.2.Prepared By Bob Generous, Senior Planner File No: PROPOSED MOTION:The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that City Council approve the proposed 2040 ComprehensivePlan Amendment to Chapter 6, Transportation, Section 6.5, System Plan, Major and Minor Collectors and Figure6.7, Functional Classification Map, and amend Section 20­5 of the Chanhassen City Code.SUMMARY OF REQUESTStaff is amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to be consistent with the study completed with the MinnesotaDepartment of Transportation (MnDOT), the Metropolitan Council and Carver County recommending functionalclassifications for city roadways. Staff is revising the list of arterial and collector streets to be consistent with the 2040Comprehensive Plan and to clarify the road segments being specified.BACKGROUNDThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), per the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)requirements, must review and update the functional classification of each roadway in the state.  MnDOT completedthis review for Greater Minnesota in 2015 and 2016 and then review of the metro counties needed to be completed.This project included review of all roadway functional classifications from Local to Principal Arterial. This processincluded reviewing maps created for each city (such as Chanhassen), identifying any possible roadways for furtherreview on their existing functional classification, and figuring out solutions to create final updates to submit to theFHWA.  Based on this review, the revisions to the functional classification were recommended.RECOMMENDATIONStaff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Comprehensive Plan and the City Code amendments. ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report Ordinance 2040 Comprehensive Plan Major and Minor Collector Roadways 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Figure 6.7, Functional Classification Map MnDOT Functional Classification Map Public Hearing Notice CruMCHAI'IIIASSXI'I Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow MEMORANDTIM TO:Planning Commission FROM:Robert Generous, AICP, Senior Planner George Bender, PE, Assistant City Engineer DATE: Api120,2021 SUBJECT: 2040ComprehensivePlan: Transportation Section 20-5 ofthe Chanhassen City Code, Collector Streets PROPOSED MOTION: "The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that City Council approve the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Chapter 6, Transportation, Section 6.5, System Plan, Major and Minor Collectors, and Figure 6.7, Functional Classification Map and Amend Section 20-5 of the Chanhassen City Code." The city adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan on February 10,2020. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), per Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, must review and update the functional classification of each roadway in the state. MnDOT completed this review for Greater Minnesota in 2015 and 2016, and then review of the metro counties needed to be completed as soon as possible. This project included review of all roadway functional classifications from Local to Principal Arterial. This process included reviewing maps created for each city (such as Chanhassen), identifling any possible roadways for firther review on their existing functional classification and figuring out solutions to create final updates to submit to the FHWA. Based on this review, the revisions to the functional classification were recommended. The proposed changes to the functional classification system have been submitted to 2l jurisdictions lor review. We have received eight responses as of April 15,2021. PH 952.227.1100. www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us. FX 952.227.1110 71OO I'4ARKET BOULEVARD .PO BOX ]4T.CHANHASSEN .MINNESOTA 55317 BACKGROUND DISCUSSION Major Collectors are designed to serve shorter trips that occur entirely within the city and provide access from neighborhoods to the arterial system. These roads supplement the arterial system in the Planning Commission 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Transportati on Apil20,2021 Page 2 of 5 sense that they emphasize mobility over land access, but they are expected, because oftheir locations, to carry less traffic than arterial roads. Minor collectors are steets or roadways providing travel between local streets and the arterial roadway network, or serving multifamily development or neighborhood centers or services such as fire stations, parks or schools. Minor collectors are designed to serve shorter trips within a city and, generally, accommodate fewer trips than major collectors or arterials. Minor collectors connect to other collector or arterial streets. County Road 14 (Pioneer Trail) County Road l5 (Galpin Boulevard south of Trunk Highway 5 and Audubon Road south of Lyman Boulevard) County Road 17 (Powers Boulevard) County Road 18 (Lyman Boulevard west of County Roadltrunk#igh*uy 101 ) County Road l9 (Galpin Boulevard south of Trunk Highway 5) County Road 61 (Flying Cloud Drive) €€unry+oad-te+ffrunk Highway l0l/County Road 101 (north to south corporate city limits) Dell Road (Highway 5 south to corporate city limits) Trunk Highway 5 Trunk Highway 7 (Principal) Trunk Highway 4l U.S. Highway 212 (Principal) Collector streets: 82nd Street (Trunk Highway 4l to Century Boulevard) Avienda Parkway Audubon Road (north of Lyman Boulevard to West 78th Street) Bluff Creek Boulevard Bluff Creek Drive Century Boulevard (from West 78th Street to 82nd Street) Coulter Boulevard County Road 117 (Galpin Boulevard north olTrunk Highway 5) CITY CODE - IDENTIFICATION OF ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS Staff is revising the list ofarterial and collector streets to be consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and to clarifl the road segments being specified. Sec. 20-5. - Identification of arterial and collector streets. For purposes ofthis chapter, the following are identified as arterial and collector streets: Arterial streets: Planning Commission 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation April20,202t Page 3 of 5 Dakota Avenue (Highway 5 to Lake Drive East) Dell Road (north to south corporate city limits) Eagle Ridge Road and its connection to Powers Boulevard Dell Road (Trunk Highway 5 north to corporate city limits) Galpin Boulevard (County Road ll7) (Highway 5 to north city limits) Great Plains Boulevard (West 78th Street to Grandview Road Lake Drive East) Kerber Boulevard Lake Drive (County Road l7 to County Road l0l) Lake Drive East (Great Plains Boulevard to Dell Road) Lake Drive West (Audubon Road to County Road l7) Lake Lucy Road (Trunk Highway 41 to Powers Boulevard) Longacres Drive Lyman Boulevard (east ofCounty RoadlTnrnk-I{igh+vay l0l ) Market Boulevard (Trunk Highway 5 to West 78th Stree! Minnewashta Parkway (Trunk Highway 7 to Trunk Highway 5) Park Road Pleasant View Road Stoughton Avenue West 78th Street (Trunk Highway 41 to County Road/Trunk Highway 101) Yosemite Avenue Chapter 6 ofthe City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan deals with transportation. The proposed amendments would amend the Major and Minor Collector Streets. Proposed Amendments (changes shown highlighted in yellow (additions) and strike-throughs (removals): The fiollowing rcadw'ays are reoonmended as Major Collectors in Chanhassen. Bluff Geek Boulevard - This route provides an east-west connedion from CSAH 15 to 6AH 17 and U. 5. Highway 212 interchange. The eastern portion ofthis roadway will be constructed with the development ofthe ad.iacent property. Eluff Creek [five - This route provides a north-south connection from BluffCreek Boulevard and Pioneer Trail (csAH 14)to Flying cloud Drive. Century Boulevard -This route provides a north south link between west 78th Street, TH 5 and 82nd street West. Ibl@ Avenue [Ttl5 to lC(e t]ive Ectl -Ihls route oompletes thc conn€ctlon of TH 101. DC REd firor$ to soft dprate dV rc}. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: TRANSPORTATION Planning Commission 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Apil20,202t Page 4 of 5 Gelpin Boulevard (CR l17) norih ofTH 5-This route conneds TH 5 to Shorewood and Highway 7 and is approximately midway between TH 41and CSAH 17. Gr?it Plains Boul€nrard -This route conn€cts West 78$ tH to Gnndviw Road. [erber Boulevard -This route connects West 78th Street in downtown Chanhassen to Powers Boulevard and is parallel to Powers Boulevard. Lake Drive and Lake Drive west (Audubon Road to Powe6 Boulevardl; take tlive and lake Drive East (Powers Bouldard - Dell Road)- Lake Drive serves two functions: local access south of TH 5 and a parallel collector to TH 5. This route is capable of carrying off-loaded local trips of short to medium length. The city undertook a joint project with MnDOT and the City of Eden Prairie to extend Lake 0rive East to the city line where it merges with the signalized intersection at TH 5 and Dell Road. lake tucy Road - Lake Lucy Road serves as the only east-west connection between TH 41 and CSAH 17 in northern Chanhassen. Madct Boulevard -This route prwides a link between TH 5 and downtown Chanhassen. Minn€washta Parkyuay- This street serves as the only north/south route between TH 5 and TH 7 west of Lake Minnewashta. lt is also located such that it likely serves some through tripsfrom outside the city alongTH 5, travelingto the north to TH 7, as wellas locally Benerated trafric along its route. tiirrtvEw P^.d Phasant View ReaC serv€s as the snly east west eenneetien between 'ElH 17 anC TH 191 in 6€tth€fR+anh3s6€* Westmh SEeet-Itis east-west route connects TH 41to TH 101. lt parallels TH 5 and provides localaccessto the properties ad.iacent to TH 5. Minor Collecto6 Avienda Ped ay - l{orttr access rcad conn€clin8 Lwrtan Boulsard ard Bluff oeek Boulevard. 3leff C.eek 'ggl€v.rd This rsute proyides an east west €ennecti€n frem esAH 15 te esnH 17 and U, S, Highway propergf aluff c.te* Driys This rsute Brevides a north sosth eenne€tien frem Bluff €reek B€ulevard and Pidreer Trail €€AH+4)+s+*in€4€c49rive antgry 3esl.r.rd This rou We5$ ^aket Av€nee (TH 5 ts Lke Driye East) This route €ompletes the €onne€tisn sf TH 101. Coutter Boul€vard -Coulter Boulevard serves two functions. These include local access south ofTH 5 and a parallel collector to TH 5 capable of carrying off loaded localtrips ofshortto medium length. Eade Ridge Road and Future Extension - Connects CSAH 101 to CSAH 17. 6ra.t PLirr 3eshvad lhis r k pe+a{€lr€+€$efs8€sleYe+4 tontacres Dric - Conn€cfs Hlghway 41 to Galpln Boultrard. Planning Commission 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Apil20,202l Page 5 of 5 Market Eouleyard This route prevides a link between TH 5 and downtown €hanhessen, H€asam \rrfl Road - Pl€asant Vl* Road s.ry€6 6 thc only e6t- Est connecffon b€txreen CSAH u a.td fH 101 in nordrem O€nhassen. vGemite- Lake Lucl Road to city boundary provides a valuable link between Chanhassen and Excelsior. (This route has been added to the collector system since the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.) The ultimate roadway system is based upon the flrnctional classification presented above. lt reflects full development ofthe ciry according to the land use plan and socioeconomic forecasts presented earlier. The roadway cross-section identified for each classification would be ex?ected to be in place at the time full development is achieved. Staffrecommends that the Planning Commission approve Comprehensive Plan and the City Code amendments. 1. Ordinance Amendment, Chapter 20, Section 20-5, Identification of Arterial and Collector Streets 2. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Major and Minor Collector Roadways 3. 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Figure 6.7, Functional Classification Map 4. MnDOT Functional Classification Map 5. Public Hearing Notice g:\plan\2040 c.mp plan\amendments\lransponation\staflrepon firnctional road classificalion amendment 2Mo.docx RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 1 CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. _____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 SECTION 20-5 IDENTIFICATION OF ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 20-5 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to read as follows: For purposes of this chapter, the following are identified as arterial and collector streets: Arterial streets: County Road 14 (Pioneer Trail) County Road 15 (Galpin Boulevard south of Trunk Highway 5 and Audubon Road south of Lyman Boulevard) County Road 17 (Powers Boulevard) County Road 18 (Lyman Boulevard west of County Road/Trunk Highway 101) County Road 19 (Galpin Boulevard south of Trunk Highway 5) County Road 61 (Flying Cloud Drive) Country Road 101/Trunk Highway 101/County Road 101 (north to south corporate city limits) Dell Road (Highway 5 south to corporate city limits) Trunk Highway 5 Trunk Highway 7 (Principal) Trunk Highway 41 U.S. Highway 212 (Principal) Collector streets: 82nd Street (Trunk Highway 41 to Century Boulevard) Avienda Parkway Audubon Road (north of Lyman Boulevard to West 78th Street)) Bluff Creek Boulevard Bluff Creek Drive Century Boulevard (from West 78th Street to 82nd Street) Coulter Boulevard County Road 117 (Galpin Boulevard north of Trunk Highway 5) Dakota Avenue (Highway 5 to Lake Drive East) 2 Dell Road (north to south corporate city limits) Eagle Ridge Road and its connection to Powers Boulevard Dell Road (Trunk Highway 5 north to corporate city limits) Galpin Boulevard (County Road 117) (Highway 5 to north city limits) Great Plains Boulevard (West 78th Street to Grandview Road) Kerber Boulevard Lake Drive (County Road 17 to County Road 101 Lake Drive East (Great Plains Boulevard to Dell Road) Lake Drive West (Audubon Road to County Road 17) Lake Lucy Road (Trunk Highway 41 to Powers Boulevard) Longacres Drive Lyman Boulevard (east of County Road/Trunk Highway 101) Market Boulevard (Trunk Highway 5 to West 78th Street) Minnewashta Parkway (Trunk Highway 7 to Trunk Highway 5) Park Road Pleasant View Road Stoughton Avenue West 78th Street (Trunk Highway 41 to County Road/Trunk Highway 101) Yosemite Avenue Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___day of _____, 2021, by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota ______________________________ ________________________________ Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager Elise Ryan, Mayor (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on ______________________________) The following roadways are recommended as Major Collectors in Chanhassen. . Bluff Creek Boulevard – This route provides an east-west connection from CSAH 15 to CSAH 17 and U. S. Highway 212 interchange. The eastern portion of this roadway will be constructed with the development of the adjacent property. Bluff Creek Drive – This route provides a north-south connection from Bluff Creek Boulevard and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14) to Flying Cloud Drive. Century Boulevard – This route provides a north south link between West 78th Street, TH 5 and 82nd Street West. Coulter Boulevard – Coulter Boulevard serves two functions. These include local access south of TH 5 and a parallel collector to TH 5 capable of carrying off loaded local trips of short to medium length. Dakota Avenue (TH 5 to Lake Drive East) – This route completes the connection of TH 101. Dell Road (north to south corporate city limits) Galpin Boulevard (CR 117) north of TH 5 – This route connects TH 5 to Shorewood and Highway 7 and is approximately midway between TH 41 and CSAH 17. Great Plains Boulevard – This route connects West 78th Street to Grandview Road. Kerber Boulevard – This route connects West 78th Street in downtown Chanhassen to Powers Boulevard and is parallel to Powers Boulevard. Lake Drive and Lake Drive West (Audubon Road to Powers Boulevard) Lake Drive and Lake Drive East (Powers Boulevard – Dell Road) – Lake Drive serves two functions: local access south of TH 5 and a parallel collector to TH 5. This route is capable of carrying off loaded local trips of short to medium length. The city undertook a joint project with MnDOT and the City of Eden Prairie to extend Lake Drive East to the city line where it merges with the signalized intersection at TH 5 and Dell Road. Lake Lucy Road – Lake Lucy Road serves as the only east-west connection between TH 41 and CSAH 17 in northern Chanhassen. Market Boulevard – This route provides a link between TH 5 and downtown Chanhassen. Minnewashta Parkway – This street serves as the only north/south route between TH 5 and TH 7 west of Lake Minnewashta. It is also located such that it likely serves some through trips from outside the city along TH 5, traveling to the north to TH 7, as well as locally generated traffic along its route Pleasant View Road – Pleasant View Road serves as the only east-west connection between CSAH 17 and TH 101 in northern Chanhassen. West 78th Street – This east-west route connects TH 41 to TH 101. It parallels TH 5 and provides local access to the properties adjacent to TH 5. Minor Collectors Avienda Parkway – North access road connecting Lyman Boulevard and Bluff Creek Boulevard. Bluff Creek Boulevard – This route provides an east-west connection from CSAH 15 to CSAH 17 and U. S. Highway 212 interchange. The eastern portion of this roadway will be constructed with the development of the adjacent property. Bluff Creek Drive – This route provides a north-south connection from Bluff Creek Boulevard and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14) to Flying Cloud Drive. Century Boulevard – This route provides a north south link between West 78th Street, TH 5 and 82nd Street West. Dakota Avenue (TH 5 to Lake Drive East) – This route completes the connection of TH 101. Coulter Boulevard – Coulter Boulevard serves two functions. These include local access south of TH 5 and a parallel collector to TH 5 capable of carrying off loaded local trips of short to medium length. Eagle Ridge Road and Future Extension – Connects CSAH 101 to CSAH 17. Great Plains Boulevard – This route connects West 78th Street to Lake Drive East. Kerber Boulevard – This route connects West 78th Street in downtown Chanhassen to Powers Boulevard and is parallel to Powers Boulevard. Lake Drive and Lake Drive West (Audubon Road to Powers Boulevard) Longacres Drive – Connects Highway 41 to Galpin Boulevard Market Boulevard – This route provides a link between TH 5 and downtown Chanhassen. Pleasant View Road – Pleasant View Road serves as the only east-west connection between CSAH 17 and TH 101 in northern Chanhassen. Yosemite – Lake Lucy Road to city boundary provides a valuable link between Chanhassen and Excelsior. (This route has been added to the collector system since the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.) The ultimate roadway system is based upon the functional classification presented above. It reflects full development of the city according to the land use plan and socioeconomic forecasts presented earlier. 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The purpose of this hearing is to consider amending the Comprehensive Plan Functional Classification Map (Streets) and List and Chapter 20, Zoning, of the Chanhassen City Code regarding Identification of Arterial and Collector Streets. The proposed changes are available for public review at City Hall during regular business hours or on the city’s website at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/pending. All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to this proposal. ELECTRONIC MEETING INFORMATION Some or all members of the Planning Commission will participate in this meeting via web conference or telephone rather than by being personally present at its regular meeting place in the Council Chambers, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN 55317. The city has determined that in-person meetings are not practical or prudent because of a health pandemic at this time. Members of the public can monitor this meeting video and audio by watching the meeting on Mediacom Cable Channel 107.2 or livestream on the city’s website at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/agendas. Those who wish to provide comments during the public hearing portion of the meeting can do so by calling 952-227-1630. Calls will be taken and heard by the Planning Commission in the order received. Comments can also be emailed to pccomments@ci.chanhassen.mn.us until 6:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and will be included as a part of the Planning Commission meeting (This is the Planning Commission’s preferred method of public participation.) Bob Generous Email: bgenerous@ci.chanhassen.mn.us Phone: 952-227-1131 (Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on April 8, 2021) g:\plan\city code\2021\comp plan and chpt 20 amendment - ph notice to paper.docx PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Subject Approval of Planning Commission Minutes dated March 2, 2021 Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: C.1. Prepared By Jean Steckling, Senior Admin. Support Specialist File No:  PROPOSED MOTION: The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends approval of the minutes from its March 2, 2021 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Planning Commission Minutes dated March 2, 2021 CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Weick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Weick, Mark Randall, Michael McGonagill, Laura Skistad, Eric Noyes, and Mark von Oven MEMBERS ABSENT: Doug Reeder STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director and MacKenzie Young-Walters, Associate Planner PUBLIC PRESENT: None. Chairman Weick reviewed guidelines for conducting the virtual Planning Commission meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 18 CONCERNING TREE SURVEYS AND CHAPTER 20 CONCERNING LANDSCAPING STANDARDS Associate Planner MacKenzie Young-Walters presented the item. In 2019 the City amended the subdivision ordinance to bring it into compliance with the Comprehensive Plan’s goal of promoting a healthy urban forest. This goal requires that subdivisions be planted with trees where no more than 30% are from one family, 20% from one genus, and 10% from one species. However, the portion of the ordinance that governs general landscaping standards was not amended to incorporate these standards. The proposal is to amend that section of Chapter 20 that the City uses to evaluate site plan landscaping standards and also buffer yard plantings to include the 30-20-10 standard which would remove a gap in the ordinance, bring it in line with the Comprehensive Plan, and reinforce what is required in Chapter 18 subdivision. The second component is the City subdivision ordinance which requires that, when developers come in for a subdivision request, they submit various documents, some of which pertain to environmental resources, such as wetland delineation. In the case of wetland delineation, the City requires it to be current within three years. However, the City does not have a concurrency requirement for tree inventories. If a project is on hold for more than three years, a new tree inventory would need to be submitted to reflect the existing conditions on the property. As years pass, trees will sometimes get sick, die, or grow bigger and reach thresholds where they need to be included in the tree inventory. The City should have the most current information possible to determine what trees need to be preserved, what canopy is present on the property, and what needs to be done to make sure it conforms to ordinance. The City Forester believes that a two- Planning Commission Minutes – March 2, 2021 2 year grace period is okay, the changes in a forest aren’t substantial enough that an older tree inventory isn’t accurate. Beyond two years, a tree inventory would need to be updated to have adequate information. The City proposes adopting a two-year standard for tree inventories to make sure they’re current. Commissioner McGonagill asked if it wouldn’t be simpler to make both periods of time three years. Mr. Young-Walters stated that urban forests change more quickly than wetlands. A catastrophic event, such as a tree disease, could wipe out a part of a forest over a two-year period. It is also less of a process to update a tree inventory. Wetland delineations have to go before the Board and there’s a certification process, whereas an updated tree inventory simply requires a certified arborist. Tree inventories also do not need to be new, just updated. Commissioner McGonagill asked about the cost of a tree inventory. Mr. Young-Walters stated that he didn’t know the cost but it would likely be variable based on property size and number of trees. Commissioner McGonagill asked about tree diversity. What if a homeowner wanted to plant only maple trees on their property? Mr. Young-Walters stated that a property owner could plant whatever they wanted on their property. This section of the ordinance does not apply to residential property but to site plan reviews and corporate landscaping. Tree diversity would come into play for medians, parks, or sub developments. Chairman Weick opened the public hearing. There was no public comment received prior to or during the meeting. Chairman Weick closed the public hearing. Commissioner Noyes moved, Chairman Weick seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending City Code Chapter 18 concerning tree surveys and Chapter 20 concerning landscaping standards. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5-0. Commissioner Skistad recused herself from this item. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE AMENDING CITY CODE CONCERNING RECONCILING INTENT STATEMENTS AND USES FOR RESIDENTIAL LOW AND MEDIUM DENSITY (RLM), MIXED MEDIUM DENSITY (R-8) AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-12) ZONING DISTRICTS Planning Commission Minutes – March 2, 2021 3 Mr. Young-Walters stated that, during a periodic review of the City Code, staff noticed that the RLM, R-8, and R-12 zoning district intent statements did not match how the districts were described in the Comprehensive Plan and, in some cases, also did not align with the permitted uses and associated lot standards. Staff looked at what the Comprehensive Plan said was the goal for these districts, how it interfaced with land use guiding for these districts, what the district intent statement was, and then whether or not the permitted uses aligned. Staff found that, in the RLM district, there was confusion because the intent statement stated that it was a maximum density of 8 units per acre, however RLM is a district designed to be used for both land guided low density, which has a density range of 1.2-4 an acre, and for medium density which can go up to eight units per acre. Staff proposes removing the eight units per acre language so that it then refers to the land use guidance in the Comprehensive Plan to avoid confusion in the future. The intent statement for R-8 notes that single-family detached is a permitted use, however that is not included in the list of permitted uses. The Comprehensive Plan intends for R-8 to be a medium density district which features attached housing and very low-density apartments, maximum density of eight units an acre. When staff looked into the appropriate minimum lot size to hit the minimum four units per acre requirement, it brought the R-8 into conflict with RLM and the planned unit development residential standards. Staff recommends removing the reference to detached single-family which is not an appropriate use for a medium density district. The intent statement for R-12 lined up well with the Comprehensive Plan’s goal for this area, providing apartments at a density of 12 units an acre, but twin homes were listed as a permitted use. Lot size established for twin homes in that district wouldn’t allow it to meet the minimum eight units per acre requirement. Staff recommends removing twin homes from the list of permitted uses because it’s intended to be an attached and multifamily home district. Chairman Weick opened the public hearing. Mr. Young-Walters stated that one person had spoken to him concerning the impact on what was permitted in existing developments. The proposed changes would not affect existing developments and would not render any medium density into non-compliance. Chairman Weick closed the public hearing. Commissioner von Oven moved, Commissioner Noyes seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending City Code Chapter 20 concerning the RLM, R-8, and R-12 districts. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6-0. Planning Commission Minutes – March 2, 2021 4 PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE AMENDING CITY CODE CONCERNING INCREASING THE FINAL PLAT AND METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION RECORDING TIMELINE TO 120 DAYS Mr. Young-Walters stated that the current City ordinance requires that final plats and metes and bounds subdivisions be recorded within 30 days or the approval can be revoked and rendered void. Situations may occur outside the applicants’ control which result in not being able to meet that deadline. Staff noted that every other permit, including variances, wetland alteration permits, interim use and conditional use permits, and site plans have a 120-day timeline. The proposed change would also allow an extension to the 120-day timeline from the City Council. Commissioner von Oven asked if these types of requests often come to the City Council. Community Development Director Kate Aanenson stated that the City Council typically gives an extension if there are extenuating circumstances. Commissioner von Oven asked if the Planning Commission could approve extensions rather than going to the City Council. Mr. Young-Walters explained that all types of timeline-based extensions are approved by the City Council. Chairman Weick opened the public hearing. There was no public comment received prior to or during the meeting. Chairman Weick closed the public hearing. Commissioner Randall moved, Commissioner McGonagill seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending City Code Chapter 18 concerning plat recording. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6-0. NEW BUSINESS: Ms. Aanenson reviewed a continuation for the Lakes at Chanhassen project. As a requirement of the TIF district, this project must be deemed consistent with the Comprehensive Plan by the Planning Commission. Ms. Aanenson revisited elements of the project which demonstrated consistency with the Comprehensive Plan including: Planning Commission Minutes – March 2, 2021 5 • The location is at 1361 Lake Drive West, zoned PUD-R, guided for high density which is consistent with the Land Use Plan. • The site plan was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. • TIF was requested and established after a study by the City Council for financing the density bonus/affordability for senior housing. 50 of the 110 units must meet the affordable housing criteria of 60% to meet the affordability component needed to get the TIF district. • The Comprehensive Plan states that projects within the MUSA area designate sufficient land to provide a wide spectrum of housing and development should be commensurate with the ability to provide services and provide housing for all. There must also be a balanced housing supply including rental housing, not all owner-occupied, which meet needs for different lifestyles. Staff has determined that the project does meet the standards of the Comprehensive Plan. Part of the requirements for the TIF district is that the Planning Commission affirms that it meets the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and the zoning ordinance. Ms. Aanenson stated that the next part of the process will include the Economic Development Authority holding a meeting before the City Council on March 8, 2021 where they will review the entire TIF plan and adopt a resolution which will go before the City Council. The City Council will hold a public hearing at its March 22, 2021 meeting where they will generate Findings of Fact on terms of the development agreement. Commissioner von Oven asked if all TIF requests went through these steps. Ms. Aanenson confirmed that all TIF requests went through the same steps. Commissioner von Oven asked if there was anything in the request that was subjective or doesn’t really fit the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Aanenson stated this request was straightforward. Commissioner Skistad questioned using TIF for a new development. Her understanding was that tax increment financing was typically used for blighted areas. Ms. Aanenson stated that TIF can be used for blighted areas but also for affordable housing. Commissioner Skistad referenced a development a couple years ago. Is the requested project in a new TIF district? Ms. Aanenson stated that it was a modified TIF district. Planning Commission Minutes – March 2, 2021 6 Commissioner Skistad clarified that it would be adding another TIF building within the same area. She questioned taking out $5.5 million in bonds to subsidize the building. Ms. Aanenson clarified that the EDA would be discussing financial implications as part of their March 8, 2021 meeting. Commissioner Skistad asked if other senior housing were built on market rate without subsidizing with TIF. Ms. Aanenson stated that some senior housing projects have used TIF assistance in the past but the Planning Commission’s role was to look at the project from the perspective of the Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Weick asked if the EDA was relatively new. Ms. Aanenson stated that the EDA used to be called the HRA but it is actually just the City Council “wearing a different hat”. Resolution #2021-01: Commissioner McGonagill moved, Commissioner Randall seconded that the Planning Commission adopts a resolution affirming that the TIF District for the Lakes at Chanhassen development is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Commissioner Skistad noted the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated February 2, 2021 as presented. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: REVIEW OF LEGAL OPINIONS Mr. Young-Walters reviewed two legal cases that highlighted points the Planning Commission may find interesting. They served as reminders that City staff is bound by how the ordinances are written, Findings of Fact are important, and that everything the Planning Commission says is public record that could be used in court. CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE Ms. Aanenson reviewed that the Planning Commission had voted 4-3 to deny a variance for a historic property during their February 2, 2021 meeting. The City Council approved the variance at their February 22, 2021 meeting. Planning Commission Minutes – March 2, 2021 7 Ms. Aanenson noted the next Planning Commission meeting would be on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Commissioner Skistad mentioned that she will attempt to attend the meeting via Zoom as she would be out of town. Ms. Aanenson asked Commissioner von Oven for information on the Planning Commission interview process. The newly appointed Commissioners would replace Commissioner Randall and Commissioner McGonagill. Commissioner von Oven stated that the interviews are going well and the next round of interviews will be held March 8, 2021. The Planning Commission thanked Commissioner Randall and Commissioner McGonagill for their service. ADJOURNMENT: Video audio was inaudible – possibly Commissioner McGonagill moved and Randall seconded 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 7:55 p.m. Submitted by Kate Aanenson Community Development Director PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Subject Approval of Planning Commission Work Session Minutes dated April 6, 2021 Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: C.2. Prepared By Bob Generous, Senior Planner File No:  PROPOSED MOTION: The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends approval of the minutes from its April 6, 2021 Work Session. ATTACHMENTS: Planning Commission Work Session Minutes dated April 6, 2021 1 CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION SUMMARY MINUTES - 6:00 P.M. APRIL 6, 2021 CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTER PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelsey Alto, Erik Johnson, Eric Noyes, Mark von Oven, Doug Reeder and Steven Weick. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Laura Skistad. STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner, MacKenzie Young-Walters, Associate Planner (via Zoom), Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist, George Bender, Assistant City Engineer; Erik Henricksen, Project Engineer, and Matt Unmacht, Water Resources Coordinator PUBLIC PRESENT: None WORK SESSION 1. Planning Commission Appointments and Oath of Office It was noted that Kelsey Alto and Erik Johnson met with Kate Aanenson at 5:00 p.m. and read their oaths and signed the document before a notary public. As an introduction, all those present gave a brief background about themselves. 2. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Doug Reeder nominated Steven Weick as chair. Eric Noyes seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. The Commission voted 6 – 0 to appoint Steven Weick as chair. Steven Weick nominated Mark von Owen as vice-chair. Kelsey Alto seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. The Commission voted 6 – 0 to appoint Mark von Oven as vice-chair. 3. Adoption of Bylaws Doug Reeder moved to approve the Planning Commission Bylaws as written. The motion was approved by unanimous consensus. 4. Development Review Discussion Kate Aanenson reviewed the development review handout with the Commission. She pointed out that some items were quasi-judicial in review, which requires that the Planning Commission review a project in relation to the regulations in City Code. 2 Kate Aanenson said that amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are reviewed by the Planning Commission and an amendment would be coming at the next Planning Commission meeting. Kate Aanenson discussed zoning ordinance amendments, or changes to City Code, and rezonings as items that the Planning Commission holds public hearings on. Such amendments must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. She pointed out that it was critical that the Planning Commission be cognizant of the timeframe for review of such items, which must be completed within 60 days unless the city takes a 60-day time extension or the applicant grants an extension to the review timeframe. Kate Aanenson discussed the subdivision process. There are two types of subdivisions: Preliminary and Final Plat, and Metes and Bounds. Preliminary plats have a 120-day timeframe for review. Preliminary plats grant standing for the development of a property. Metes and Bounds subdivisions go to City Council for a public hearing. Final plats are heard by City Council which reviews whether the conditions of the preliminary plat have been met. Kate Aanenson reviewed the Wetland Alteration process. The city is in the process of amending its wetland and stormwater ordinances so it can again become the Local Governmental Unit (LGU) for wetland and stormwater issues. This will streamline the development review process. Kate Aanenson discussed the Site Plan Review process. Site plans are required prior to construction of new buildings. Site plan reviews check to verify that a proposed development meets City Code. Conditional Use Permits and Interim Use Permits were discussed by Kate Aanenson. Conditional uses must meet certain criteria or conditions as outlined in the City Code. Interim Use Permits are reviewed in the same fashion but have a sunset date to the use. Conditional Use Permits run with the property and are for the use, not the person. Kate Aanenson noted that the Findings of Fact and Recommendation/Decision are a critical component of city review because it provides the basis for the city’s decision on a project. The Findings of Fact are used if the city’s decisions are ever challenged. Kate Aanenson discussed the jurisdictional review document (Agency Review Request) that is sent out for every development review application. 5. Ongoing Projects Jill Sinclair gave a presentation on landscaping and tree preservation. She pointed out the benefits of trees including cooling, increased property values and stormwater management and deduced runoff. Trees also provide health benefits by reducing pollution, producing oxygen, reducing erosion and they also provide beauty and calming benefits. Trees are under stress due to three causes: development threats, insects and disease and climate changes. The city’s focus is on preserving the urban forest and where preservation cannot be done, then planting to replace. Chapters 18 and 20 of the City Code address tree preservation and provide buffer yard, foundation and parking lot landscaping requirements. As part of tree preservation, 3 the city takes existing canopy coverage, then provides a minimum amount of preservation that must be maintained without triggering tree replacement requirements. The Commission asked whether we could require greater preservation than what Code states. While we encourage more than the minimum, our role is to implement the Code. Regarding insect infestation, the greatest current threat is the emerald ash borer. It can be treated, which is recommended for healthy trees 10 inches in diameter, breast height or larger. The idea is to save the best and remove the rest since eventually, all ash trees will be infected unless treated. Matt Unmacht discussed the stormwater and wetland ordinance amendments. He explained that surface water either runs off, soaks in or evaporates. What stormwater management attempts to do is mitigate for pollution, which is quality improvements, or mitigate for flooding, which is quantity improvements. In a developing community, there is an increase in the quantity of hard surfaces. Exposed soils, which lead to increased erosion and water sedimentation. What we are also seeing is a change in the frequency and intensity of storm events. The city is trying to make up for the lack of historical controls and management of stormwater. We reduce flooding by capturing runoff. Stormwater in Chanhassen is regulated a by number of agencies at the state, local and federal level. There are four watershed management organizations (WMO) that have regulations in the city. The city is amending Chapters 1, 18, 19 and 20 of the City Code to implement all WMO regulations to obtain permitting for the city, rather than the WMO, to reduce redundancy and speed up the review process. George Bender gave an update on some 2021 Capital Projects. He discussed that the city, in partnership with adjacent communities, Carver County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, has completed a two-year infrastructure review of the Arboretum Area Transportation Plan. The partnership has received regional solicitation of $10 million for 2024- 2025 for the project. Carver County is the lead agency on the project. Highway 101 Phase II will begin this spring. A visualization video was shown as well as photographs and links to Carver County for drone pictures. Minnewashta Parkway is a two phase project that includes rehabilitation, reconstruction and mill and overlay in some places. The first phase was last year and was not fully completed. The project includes replacement of sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer as well as roadway replacement. 2021 Pavement Management. Includes six areas from the 2021 – 2025 CIP. 6.5 miles of roadway with four full-depth replacement and two mill and overlay. Projects include ADA pedestrian ramps, sanitary sewer infill and infiltration repairs. Storm sewer improvements, adding sumps, and stormwater ponding in Trappers Pass. Matt Unmacht added that the city completed a comprehensive filed survey of 250 city ponds which will be used to prioritize pond improvements. 4 Mark von Oven asked how these studies happen. George Bender stated that it was a cooperative effort by the affected jurisdiction based on common knowledge of a known problem and collaborative effort to correct the problem. 6. Ongoing Development Kate Aanenson pointed out some ongoing development activity including the Lakes at Chanhassen development, Moments Continuing Care Facility, potential development of the Southwest Transit property for apartments, the subdivision of the Crossroads development and the potential subdivision of land south of the Fox Wood development. 7. Review Other Commissions’ Goals Kate Aanenson noted that as time presents itself, staff will bring educational items to the Planning Commission such as review of demographic data, addressing senior issues and miscellaneous city projects. A joint Commission tour is intended for later this summer. The work session ended at 8:20 p.m. Submitted by Kate Aanenson Community Development Director Prepared by Robert Generous PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Subject City Council Action Update Section ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS Item No: D.1. Prepared By Jean Steckling, Senior Admin. Support Specialist File No:  ATTACHMENTS: City Council Action Update City Council Action Update MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 Commission Interviews (Work Session) Consider a Resolution to Adopt TIF District 12 Plan Documents (EDA portion of meeting) – Approved Approve Invoice for 2021 Tree Pruning Project - Approved MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 Commission Interviews/Appointments Approve Code Amendments to Chapters 18 and 20 concerning: Tree Surveys and Landscaping Standards; Reconciling Intent Statements for RLM, R-8 and R-12 Zoning Districts; and, Increasing the Final Plat and Metes and Bounds Subdivision Recording Timeline - Approved Public Hearing Concerning a Modification to the Development Program for the Downtown Chanhassen Redevelopment Project Area and Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 12 - Approved MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 No Planning items were discussed. Minutes for these meetings can be viewed and downloaded from the city’s website at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us, and click on “Agendas and Minutes” from the left-side links. g:\plan\forms\development forms\city council action update.docx