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05-18-21 Agenda and PacketAGENDA  CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021, 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD Due to the COVID­19 pandemic, 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, the city has made accommodations for the public to continue to view and participate in public hearings by selecting one of the following 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. 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. ZOOM ­ Register to participate in the meeting via Zoom. Further instructions for participation are included in the registration confirmation email. Please register by 5:00 p.m. if you wish to provide public comment on an agenda item. This is the Planning Commission’s preferred method of public participation. ATTEND the meeting and present your comments when called upon. Social distancing practices will be observed during the meeting and a face covering will be required. Seating will be limited for this option. For all options, you must provide your name and address for the record. A.CALL TO ORDER B.OLD BUSINESS 1.Discuss Minimum Lot Size for Chickens in Residential Districts C.PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.Consider an Amendment to Chapter 20, Zoning, Concerning Required Number of Parking Spaces for a Shopping Center or multi­tenant buildings D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of Planning Commission Minutes dated April 20, 2021 E.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS AGENDA CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSIONTUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021, 7:00 PMCITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARDDue to the COVID­19 pandemic, some or all members of the Planning Commission will participate inmeetings by telephone and/or web conference pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.021,rather thanin 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 commentson those agenda items. To help ensure an open public process, the city has made accommodations for thepublic to continue to view and participate in public hearings by selecting one of the following 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.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.ZOOM ­ Register to participate in the meeting via Zoom. Further instructions for participation areincluded in the registration confirmation email. Please register by 5:00 p.m. if you wish to providepublic comment on an agenda item. This is the Planning Commission’s preferred method ofpublic participation.ATTEND the meeting and present your comments when called upon. Social distancing practiceswill be observed during the meeting and a face covering will be required. Seating will be limited forthis option.For all options, you must provide your name and address for the record.A.CALL TO ORDERB.OLD BUSINESS1.Discuss Minimum Lot Size for Chickens in Residential DistrictsC.PUBLIC HEARINGS1.Consider an Amendment to Chapter 20, Zoning, Concerning Required Number ofParking Spaces for a Shopping Center or multi­tenant buildingsD.APPROVAL OF MINUTES1.Approval of Planning Commission Minutes dated April 20, 2021 E.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1.Discuss Senior Housing Options 2.City Council Action Update F.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, May 18, 2021 Subject Discuss Minimum Lot Size for Chickens in Residential Districts Section OLD BUSINESS Item No: B.1. Prepared By Sharmeen Al­Jaff, Senior Planner File No:  BACKGROUND The current ordinance which was adopted in 2019, allows chickens on residential property based on lot area.  The breakdown is as follows: 1 to 2.5 acres: 8 chickens 2.5 to 10 acres: 16 chickens 10+ acres: no limit The City Council received a Citizen Action Request (attached) to allow chickens on residential properties with an area of less than one acre. Based on this request, on April 26, 2021, the City Council discussed the Chicken Ordinance during their work session. Following is an overview of issues that were discussed: Neighbor complaints Attraction of predators and rodents Potential disease Odor Noise Since the Planning Commission recommended the one­acre minimum and after an in­depth discussion, the City Council recommended that the Planning Commission revisit the minimum lot size. Attached are the summary minutes from the City Council work session as well as the Planning Commission minutes dated February 19, 2019.  The city placed an ad in the Chanhassen Villager asking for comments on the potential lot size change. The City Council also directed staff to reach out to neighboring communities to see the impact of their ordinances. RECOMMENDATION After taking public comment and discussion by the Planning Commission, a recommendation to the City Council will be made as to whether or not the minimum lot size for keeping of chickens should be reduced. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFFREPORTTuesday, May 18, 2021SubjectDiscuss Minimum Lot Size for Chickens in Residential DistrictsSectionOLD BUSINESS Item No: B.1.Prepared By Sharmeen Al­Jaff, Senior Planner File No: BACKGROUNDThe current ordinance which was adopted in 2019, allows chickens on residential property based on lot area.  Thebreakdown is as follows:1 to 2.5 acres: 8 chickens2.5 to 10 acres: 16 chickens10+ acres: no limitThe City Council received a Citizen Action Request (attached) to allow chickens on residential properties with an areaof less than one acre. Based on this request, on April 26, 2021, the City Council discussed the Chicken Ordinance duringtheir work session. Following is an overview of issues that were discussed:Neighbor complaintsAttraction of predators and rodentsPotential diseaseOdorNoiseSince the Planning Commission recommended the one­acre minimum and after an in­depth discussion, the City Councilrecommended that the Planning Commission revisit the minimum lot size.Attached are the summary minutes from the City Council work session as well as the Planning Commission minutes datedFebruary 19, 2019.  The city placed an ad in the Chanhassen Villager asking for comments on the potential lot sizechange. The City Council also directed staff to reach out to neighboring communities to see the impact of their ordinances.RECOMMENDATIONAfter taking public comment and discussion by the Planning Commission, a recommendation to the City Council will bemade as to whether or not the minimum lot size for keeping of chickens should be reduced. ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report Citizen Action Request from Kelly Davidson dated February 10, 2021 Letter from Linda Norderhaug dated May 10, 2021 Email from Holly Lawson dated May 10, 2021 Email from Laura Schuh dated May 8, 2021 Email from Kristen Bartley dated May 10, 2021 Email from Kelly Davidson dated May 12, 2021 Email from Jon Gilbert dated May 13, 2021 Planning Commission Minutes dated February 19, 2019 Chapter 5 ­ ARTICLE V. ­ CHICKENS City Council Work Session Minutes dated April 26, 2021 Chicken Application & Permit Form City Council Staff Report dated April 26, 2021 Survey of 14 Communities ­ Keeping of Chickens Metropolitan Council Designation of Communities CITY OT CHANIIASSIN Chanhassen is a Community for Life- Providing for Today and Planning for Tomonow MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: Planning Commission Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner May 18,2021 SUBJ: Backyard Chickens in Residential Areas ISSUE SUMMARY The current ordinance which was adopted in 2019, allows chicken on residential properties based on lot area. The breakdown is as follows: I to 2.5 acres: 8 chickens 2.5 to 10 acres: l6 chickens l0* acres: no limit On April 26,2021, the City Council discussed the Chicken Ordinance during their work session. The following is an overview of issues that were discussed: Neighbor complaints Attraction of predators and rodents Potential disease Odor Noise t L...od -iFE-_.-- pH 952.227.1100. www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us. FX 952.227.1110 City of Chanhassen Propcrtic Wtere Chicl.n6 .rG Allow.d a I The city received a Citizen Action Request (auached) to allow chickens on residential properties with an area of !q9..!@ one acre. The city has received feedback from residents that are against as well as for amending the I I ,.q al ff,!: 6:,tr: 11OO I'IARKET BOULEVARD .PO BOX ]4T.CHANHASSEN .MINNESOTA 55517 Planning Commission Minimum Lot Size for Chickens in Residential Districts May 18,2021 Page 2 ordinance. Some Councilmembers have expressed that they are leaning towards maintaining the one acre minimum lot area. The City Council has directed staff to reach out to neighboring communities to see the impact of their ordinances The Metropolitan Council has established designations for communities based on Urban or Rural characters (attached). Chanhassen is desigrated as an Emerging Suburban Edge. Staff contacted communities that fell under similar desigrrations as well as neighboring cities. A suwey of the communities is attached. Staff was able to have a conversation with q of the cities on this list. The focus was on communities that allowed chickens on properties that have an area of less than one acre. The common complaint was appearance as well as setbacks. There was an average of 15 chicken permits throughout most communities. Some received complaints regarding loose chickens' Although the ordinance addressing the keeping ofchickens is in Chapter 5, which does not require Planning Commission action, the City Council wanted feedback from the Commission regarding the matter. On February 19, 2019, the Planning Commission discussed the keeping ofchickens topic (see attached minutes) and voted to limit them to properties with an area ofone acre or larger. ACTION The City Council has requested feedback regarding the keeping ofchickens on parcels with an area ofless than one acre. ATTAC MENTS 1) Citizen Action Request from Kelly Davidson dated February 10,2021 2) Letter from Linda Norderhaug dated May 10,2021 3) Email from Holly Lawson dated May 10,2021 4) Email from Laura Schuh dated May 8, 2021 5) Email from Kristen Bartley dated May 10,2021 6) Email from Kelly Davidson dated May 12,2021 7) Ptanning Commission minutes dated February 19, 2019 8) Chapter 5 - ARTICLE V. - CHICKENS 9) City Council Work Session Minutes dated Api126,2021 l0) Chicken Application & Permit Form 1l) City Council StaffReport dated Apil26,2021 I 2) Survey of 14 Communities - Keeping of Chickens l3) Metropolitan Council Designation of Communities G:\PLA].^City Code\202 I \Chicken\Pc Stsfr Repon - Chicken 5- l 8-2 I .docx From:Kelly Davidson To:Public Comments - Plan Commission; Holly Lawson Subject:Fwd: Additional information regarding chickens Date:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:41:33 PM Attachments:PowerPoint_Presentation_to_Sustainability_Council.pdf BackyardChickens.pdf Working Chickens PP.pptx CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Planning Commision, I wanted to reach out and send over some information that was provided to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Chicken Ordinance lot size restriction. Please see information above. I plan on being at the meeting to hopefully provide any answers to questions that you may have. Thank you Kelly Davidson 218-269-4262 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kelly Davidson <kellydavidson33@gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 4, 2021 at 10:22 AM Subject: Additional information regarding chickens To: <council@ci.chanhassen.mn.us>, Holly Lawson <holls9695@yahoo.com> Mayor Ryan and Council members, I wanted to reach out after the work session to help provide more information on some of the questions that were brought up and also address some of the concerns. I found some really great information from others who are also working on this same initiative. I hope you find it helpful and informative. Holly who is copied on this email has also pulled together a community petition and I am providing a link to the petition here http://chng.it/HLNWxLXX. As of this moment 106 people have signed in favor of the change to the current ordinance. Holly also manages the Facebook Page: Chanhassen Backyard Chickens which is another great resource. I am open to answering any questions as well. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you in the future. Thank you Kelly Davidson 218-269-4262 BACKYARD CHICKENS“Bring Your Dreams” TO BROOKINGS, SD “Bring Your Dreams” TO BROOKINGS, SD “Bring Your Dreams” TO BROOKINGS, SD “Bring Your Dreams” TO BROOKINGS, SD IntroductionPeople are more concerned about the economy, the environment, food safety, emergency preparedness, and animal welfare, they’re returning to the basic skills their grandparents understood well – vegetable gardening, canning food, and raising chickens. In response to citizens’ requests, many municipalities across the county have adopted ordinances allowing residents to keep a limited number of egg-laying hens as pets. Picture Source: http://www.dadychery.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/urban_chickens.jpg IntroductionOur request is not unreasonable or unusual. Cities across the county, large and small, allow a limited number of backyard hens. For example, chickens are allowedin Seattle, Chicago, Madison, Twin Cities, Fort Collins, Vancouver, New York, and yes, SIOUX FALLS, Source: http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2008/11/16/the-new-coop-de-ville.htmlPicture source:http://cmsimg.freep.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=C4&Date=20130707&Category=NEWS05&ArtNo=307070062&Ref=AR&MaxW=300&Border=0&Raising-chickens-in-residential-backyardsWHITE, and WASTA, South Dakota. In fact, according to Newsweek Magazine, more than 65% of major US cities now have chicken keeping ordinances. Brookings Poultry OrdinanceChickens are legally allowed already. However, the 125’ coop setback limits most residents’ ability to have backyard chickens. Reducing the coop setback and regulating chicken numbers, coop cleanliness, no roosters, permits, etc. makes sense.Photo source: (left) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CoOA4-i_IDc/TgVpUy23iwI/AAAAAAAACEI/i7hBBRgyxe8/s1600/anderschicks.jpg; (top) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hyDSv-tfsDE/UUMfjF8INsI/AAAAAAAADz4/tYDrJZebDj8/s320/Original-Anna-Millman_Backyard-Chickens-bird-house-chicken-coop-helen_s4x3_lg.jpg; (bottom right) http://z.about.com/d/saltlakecity/1/0/b/0/-/-/ChicksSmall.JPG Brookings Poultry OrdinanceSec. 14-82. - Proximity of fowl to dwellings. “It shall be unlawful for any person to enclose or house any guinea fowl, ducks, geese, turkeys, or other domestic fowl, except pigeons and except falcons and hawks in the possession of a state and federally licensed handler, in any house, pen, coop or enclosure or other building situated within a distance of 125 feet of any church, school or other public building or within 125 feet of any dwelling, store or other building used or occupied as a residence of any person other than that of the owner or caretaker of such fowl.” (Ord. No. 32-08, § I, 9-9-2008)Photo source: http://content.mindmixer.com/Live/Projects/denton/files/7321/ChickenCoop.jpg?634723658551130000Sec. 14-84. - Sanitary condition required. No person shall keep or maintain any building or enclosure where livestock or domestic fowl are kept unless the building or enclosure is kept at all times in a clean and sanitary condition and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the city. (Ord. No. 32-08, § I, 9-9-2008) Definition of LivestockChickens are a dual purpose animal – raised for profit or treated like pets. Hens are small, harmless, friendly entertaining, and easy to care for – 6 small hens aren’t ‘livestock’ any more than a vegetable garden is a farm.Photo source: (left) http://www.theberkeleygraduate.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/chickencoop.jpg; (right) http://www.livablefutureblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/florida_chicken_house.jpg Fear not realityPhoto source: (top) http://urbansprout.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/november-december-2010-114.jpg; (bottom) www.motherearthnews.comSioux Falls, SDAllowing residents a small number of egg-laying hens has not created a financial burden for cities that allow chickens, nor has it spurred fighting among neighbors, nor presented a noise, odor, or rodent problem, or reduced property values, or posed a public health threat! In fact, public officials in cities where backyard chickens have been permitted for years, view it as a beneficial, community-building and self-sustaining activity that they promote and encourage. OdorPhoto source: (top) http://www.azcentral.com/i/sized/0/0/7/e298/j350/PHP4A053802CD700.jpg; (bottom)http://ksweb.gat.atl.publicus.com/storyimage/KS/20130405/blogs/130409275/AR/0/AR-130409275.jpg&MaxW=600Odor problems caused by backyard chickens is unwarranted. Chickens themselves do not smell. It’s only their feces that have the potential to stink.6-hens weigh less then 30-lbs and generate less waste than 1 avg. dog. Chickens manure is a highly valued fertilizer - can be used in the garden.Dogs/cats manure can’t because of the parasites/human diseases it can harbor. OdorPhoto source: (top) http://www.texasmonthly.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_hero/public/stories/images/urbanfarming.jpg; (bottom)https://evbdn.eventbrite.com/s3-s3/eventlogos/1943783/chickenpic.jpgOdor fears comes from limited experience with chickens (if any) usually from a farm or commercial poultry operation. Where hundreds, if not thousands, of chickens are often kept in crowed conditions with poor ventilation/regular cleaning. As a result ammonia can build up and these facilities can stink. OdorPhoto source: (left) http://blu.stb.s-msn.com/i/5A/4589E0F0CA1087106395A6DFFCC3_h316_w628_m5_cRnMRsYIu.jpg; (righthttp://badinkadink.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/last-import-48.jpg6 small birds housed at least 20-ft from adjacent dwellings & close proximity to the owner’s home are extremely unlikely to create an odor problem for neighbors. NoisePhoto source: http://www.poweredbytofu.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/willi-chickens.jpgRoosters crow loudly, not hens. Hens never crow, with the exception of announcing the arrival of a freshly hatched egg. This sound is short-lived, lasting a few minutes and takes place once every 24 to 36 hours, and never occurs at night. There’s no comparing the sound of a cackling hen to dog barking, power tools, lawn mowers, garbage trucks, motorcycles, wild crows, kids playing, car alarms, or trains all frequently heard in our neighborhoods. Impact on Animal SheltersPhoto source: http://x-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/516b3af274c5b63c080007eb._w.540._s.fit.jpgHens are wanted because they provide eggs, fertilizer, and are gentle creatures that make great pets. If a family can’t keep them for any reason, hens are easily relocated using Craig’s List, postings at local farm stores, Facebook, Newspaper Ads, etc. We are surrounded by an agricultural community! Property ValuesPhoto source: http://parkwoodhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/chicken-coop-garden1.jpgDeclining property values is another myth! Coops are typically small, clean, and attractive, because people love their pets and live in close proximity to them.Urban chicken owners are so proud of their coops/hens that they hold annual coop tours to show them off! Public HealthPhoto source: http://www.saltlakemagazine.com/site_media/uploads/2011/06/chickens2.jpgA few hens in a backyard will not create a public health threat. If it were true, other cities wouldn’t permit it!"Bird flu has not been diagnosed in the whole of the Western Hemisphere and may not ever find its way here" and "chickens are relatively healthy animals.”- Poultry Extension Specialist, Dr. Jim Hermes. Public HealthPhoto source: http://www.backyardchirper.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/urban-chickens.jpgDogs/cats spread parasites, bacteria, fungi, and viruses to humans. Thousands of ringworm cases are caused by touching stray cats fur.Dogs/cats bring tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mt. spotted fever. Chickens actually keep your yard healthier because they eat ticks and insects. Pests and RodentsPhoto source: http://cdn.backyardchickens.com/e/ee/eeaab34c_FotoFlexer_Phototara123.jpegChickens do not attract insects, they eat them! Bugs, mosquitoes, and ticks and slugs that could otherwise harm your garden crops.Rather than attract flies, they eat fly larvae before they can grow up to become adult flies.Chickens do not attract rodents, when feed is stored property. The same logic holds true for dog/cat food, garbage, and composters. Pests and RodentsPhoto source: http://cdn.indulgy.com/C6/k5/45/147000375306621875HKZ81X5Vc.jpgChickens are a natural extension to our gardens.They are world-class recyclers. In 24-hrs they turn garden scraps, bugs, and weeds into one of 2 things: eggs and fertilizer. SustainabilityPhoto source: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2789420532_85a2cd4e4a.jpgPeople are interested in living a more sustainable lifestyle and reducing their carbon footprint. Local governments encourage citizens to reduce their consumption of resources, use fewer pesticides, and be more self-reliant.A small number of hens allow us the opportunity to do just that. Political obstacles should not impede the very same lifestyle local govt. promotes. SustainabilityPhoto source: http://media.mlive.com/kzgazette_impact/photo/8934548-large.jpgChickens eat grass clippings/food scraps, thus keeping these products out of the local landfill by reusing them on site.We are encouraged to eat locally, reducing the need to transport food long distances. What better place to start than the availability of food right in the backyard! SustainabilityPhoto source: http://bodhisattvayoga.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/chicken-eggs.jpgLocal citizens can contribute their surplus eggs to local food banks or neighbors - feeding the hungry with healthy, locally produced food! Food Safety & Animal WelfarePhoto source: http://cdn0.cosmosmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/20070115_hen.jpgGrowing desire among consumers to regain some control over the food we serve our families. People are concerned about the welfare of animals that provide our food. Food Safety & Animal WelfarePhoto source: http://www.thegardencoop.com/images/kids-chicken-coop.jpgHome-grown eggs are fresher, tastier, and more nutritious than store-bought eggs.Store-bought eggs are often shipped from out-of-state, and can be legally sold when they are as old as 45-d. Economic BenefitsPhoto source: My grandmother Marie visiting, holding my son August and my daughter Phoenix as we visit our chickens! Many of our older family members have shared stories about how chickens saved the family during the Great Depression. Given our current economic situation, keeping a few backyard hens has never been more practical.My family Economic BenefitsPhoto source: http://goldencarla.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54f00aa49883401156ff6c1af970b-320wiA few hens cost very little to maintain, especially if you supplement their diet with weeds, grass clippings, bugs, and kitchen/garden scraps.In return six hens provide 130 dozen eggs/yr for a cost of about $2/doz. You can’t beat that price for the high quality eggs in return. Educational OpportunitiesPhoto source: My daughter Phoenix feeding her favorite hen on Good Root Farm and GardenTremendous opportunity for parents to teach young children about the responsibilities that comewith caring for a pet, and where their food comes from.My children learn about sustainability/recycling. They don’t just hear “reduce, reuse, recycle” they experience it!My daughter Water & Air QualityPhoto source: (top) a few hens that I help care for. An average hen produces 0.0035 CF of manure/day or 1 CF of manure/six months!According to the FDA, an average dog generates ¾ lb of manure/day that can’t be composted because of the harmful bacteria/ parasites that can infect humans. Water & Air QualityData source: (www.csld.edu/Downloads/Sussman_2008_DogParks.pdf); Dog waste contains higher concentrations of nitrogen/phosphorus than cows, chickens, or pigs and is a major contributor of excessivenutrients that flow into ground and surface waters through runoff from city sidewalks and lawns. Community Building EventsPhoto source: Facebook – Sioux Falls Tour de Coop; People in the city who keep chickens as pets keep them in attractive enclosures they are proud of. In fact, in many chicken-friendly cities residents hold annual coop tours to show them off. Urban chicken 101 classes/clubs offer other edu. opportunities for our community. Chickens are hardy!Photo source: (top left) http://urbansprout.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/january-february-2011-049.jpg; (bottom left) http://ediblecleveland.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/trattner_chickens_065-1200.jpg; (middle) http://cettinaworks.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/hens-in-snow.jpg; (top right) http://thedabblerpresents.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/first-snow-10-26-11.jpg; (bottom right) http://www.thegardencoop.com/images/cold-weather-chicken-coop.jpgRunning’s locally supplies chicks that are perfect for South Dakota weather! Chickens are hardy animals: Thank youMeghan Thoreau, concerned citizen, 1432 2ndStreet, Brookings, SD (605) 692-2832, meghan.thoreau@gmail.comfor listen to my soap-box! Current Ordinance The current version of our city ordinance is at odds with today’s understanding of the necessity of green living to make our city more sustainable. •Section 01. "Animals" defined: The term "animals," means cattle, horses, mules, sheep, goats, swine, ponies, ducks, geese, turkeys, chickens, guinea hens, dogs, cats, and all other animals and feathered fowl; provided that this definition shall extend to this article only. (Ord. No. 281, Sec. 1, 6/18/79) •Section 02. Keeping animals: It is unlawful for any person to keep any animal, not in transit, in any part of the City not zoned for agricultural purposes, except for household pets not otherwise prohibited by the City Code. (Ord. No. 281, Sec. 1, 6/18/79) Current Ordinance (cont.) The general ordinances in place already protect neighbors against any disruptive animals: •Section 03. Impoundment of animals authorized; costs for release. Any animal found running at large contrary to the provisions of this chapter may be impounded in a pound designated by the City, from which such animal shall not be released until the owner thereof or some person for him shall pay all fees incurred for such impoundment. (Ord. No. 281, Sec. 1, 6/18/79) Section 24. Animal nuisances. The owner or custodian of any animal shall prevent the animal from committing in the City any act which constitutes a nuisance. It is a nuisance for any animal to habitually or frequently bark or cry, to chase vehicles, to molest or annoy any person at a place away from the property of his owner or custodian, or to damage, defile or destroy public or private property. Failure of the owners or custodian of an animal to prevent the animal from committing such a nuisance is a violation of this section. Backyard Chickens Are Not Livestock Chickens are friendly, social, intelligent, affectionate, entertaining, low- maintenance, small, quiet, and inexpensive to keep. They are quieter and cleaner than dogs. They uniquely offer suburban and city-dwelling children the opportunity to understand a little more clearly where their food comes from. And they offer all of us the opportunity to produce a little of our own food. Backyard Coops are Attractive and Clean Unlike large commercial poultry operations or rural farms, people in cities and suburbs who keep chickens in their backyards tend to keep them in attractive, well maintained enclosures and treat their chickens as pets. Backyard coops are no more of an inherent eyesore than a trampoline, play structure, or hot tub. Chickens Are Not Smelly Chickens themselves do not smell. Any possible odor would come from their droppings, but 5 hens generate less manure than one medium-sized dog. The average chicken keeper is also a gardener, and (unlike the feces of dogs and cats, which carry pathogens and can’t be composted) chicken droppings represent an excellent source of free organic fertilizer when composted. Unsanitary conditions can result in a buildup of ammonia in large -scale operations, which is why commercial poultry facilities often smell. This is not the case for small backyard flocks. Chickens are Not Messy Chicken enclosures used in city and urban settings tend to be attractive and are easily maintained. Small flocks are managed with a minimum of time and energy on the part of their owners. Chickens Are Not Noisy Hens are quiet birds. It’s only roosters that are known for loud morning crowing, and roosters are not necessary for the production of eggs. The occasional clucking of hens is measured at a mere 60 decibels and generally not audible beyond 10 feet. Some hens give a few squawks while actually laying an egg, but this noise is very short-lived and much quieter than barking dogs, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, passing trucks, children playing, and other common neighborhood sounds. Chickens Do Not Pose a Public Health Risk Unlike cats and dogs which are prime vectors for rabies, parasites, and tick-borne diseases, backyard chickens actually keep your yard healthier for humans by eating ticks and other insects. Salmonella, which has been associated with raw eggs, is more of a problem with factory-farmed eggs, not with backyard chickens. According to the CDC on 6/24/2020there have been 5 cases of Salmonella in 2020. They recommend being mindful with handling of chickens –wash hands before and after handling. Living Sustainably •Increasing numbers of us are interested in living more sustainably, and many communities, are encouraging citizens to reduce waste and consumption of resources. Backyard chickens allow us to reduce our carbon footprint by producing some of our own food. Every food item we can produce organically and on our own property, just outside our back door, is one less item that must be shipped to us and shopped for. Every item of food we raise ourselves represents a step in living a greener, more sustainable lifestyle. •People who have backyard chickens are less likely to use chemicals and pesticides in their yards and gardens because it’s healthier for their chickens. In return the chickens eat weeds and bugs that normally plague unsprayed yards. Composted chicken manure is one of the most efficient natural fertilizers and is provided for free with no need for transport. Backyard chickens eat grass clippings which might otherwise end up in the landfills and food scraps which might end up in the garbage and sewage. Chicken Approvals Metro Cities with Ordinances NO 11 YES 51 Grand Total 62 TOTAL NO 11 Apple Valley 1 Arden Hills 1 Brooklyn Park 1 Champlin 1 Chanhassen 1 Chaska 1 Ham Lake 1 Hopkins 1 Little Canada 1 Plymouth 1 Woodbury 1 TOTAL YES 51 Andover 1 Anoka 1 Blaine 1 Bloomington 1 Burnsville 1 Cottage Grove 1 Crystal 1 Dayton 1 Eagan 1 Eden Prairie 1 Edina 1 Falcon Heights 1 Farmington 1 Fridley 1 Hastings 1 Inver Grove Heights 1 Jordan 1 Lake Elmo 1 Maple Grove 1 Maplewood 1 Mendota Heights 1 Minneapolis 1 Minnetonka 1 Montrose 1 Mounds View 1 New Brighton 1 Newport 1 North Saint Paul 1 Oakdale 1 Osseo 1 Otsego 1 Prior Lake 1 Ramsey 1 Richfield 1 Robbinsdale 1 Rosemount 1 Roseville 1 Saint Anthony 1 Saint Michael 1 Saint Paul 1 Saint Paul Park 1 Savage 1 Shakopee 1 Shoreview 1 South Saint Paul 1 Stillwater 1 Vadnais Heights 1 Waconia 1 West St. Paul 1 White Bear Lake 1 White Bear Township 1 Grand Total 62 Responses from Neighboring Cities Questions asked: Since conception of (Or past 5 years) allowing chickens I am wondering: -The number of complaints with chickens per year -The number of complaints with dogs and cats per year -Does it take long to process an application to apply for a permit? -Do you believe predators have been drawn in from the chickens? If you have any positive aspects of owning chickens that you feel has benefited your community?All feedback welcome. Eden Prairie:5/26/2020 Number of chicken complaints per year:none (zero). •Number of Animal Complaints per Year: Dog at Large = 379 (34% of all animal calls),Deer Issue = 180 (16%),Barking Dog = 164 (15%),Raccoon Issue = 82 (7%),Cat at Large = 80 (7%),Rabbit Issue = 48 (4%),Squirrel Issue = 37 (3%),Goose Problem = 37 (3%),Duck Problem = 30 (3%),Coyote Issue = 25 (2%),Bat Issue = 10 (0.9%),Snake Problem = 9 (0.8%),Fox Problem = 7 (0.6%),Hawk Issue = 6 (0.5%),Turtle Problem = 6 (0.5%),Owl Issue = 5 (0.5%),Horse at Large = 4 (0.4%).Projected/Expected number of Chicken Issues per year = 0-2 (0.0-0.2%). •Length of Time to Process an Application:This will vary based upon if the applicant filled out the application correctly. Sometimes it’s necessary to contact the applicant, ask questions and request them to resubmit a more accurate depiction of their property/diagram. Assuming it’s filled out correctly, the processing of the application takes 10-30 minutes, and the required inspection takes 5-10 minutes or so. •Predators:The City has not received any complaints regarding predators associated with chickens. One of the requirements is that the coop and run be constructed in a manner to prohibit entry of any type of predator, be it fox, coyote, hawk, etc. •Eden Prairie began allowing residential chicken keeping in 2017 and at this point we have 15 registered chicken keeping properties. (65,000 residents) Jim Schedin Zoning Administrator Police Department | City of Eden Prairie 8080 Mitchell Road | Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Shakopee:5/29/2020 Since 2017 there have been the following numbers of complaints: Chickens (loose, rooster complaint and free roaming in yard) 2017-4 2018-1 2019-2 2020-0 All other animal-This includes all other animal related calls. I.E. Bites, loose cat/dog, welfare and found/lost animals: 2017-407 2018-372 2019-377 2020-111 There is no data that could support whether predators have been drawn in from the chickens. Joe Alessi Code Enforcement Specialist,Shakopee Police Department Blaine:5/22/2020 -The number of complaints with chickens per year zero (from the police department records) -The number of complaints with dogs and cats per year 2020: 273 2019: 836 2018: 719 2017: 623 2016: 119 Complete applications are usually processed within 2-3 business days Wende Ferguson Support Services Manager Blaine Police Department Eagan:5/28/2020 Thank you for the inquiry about the chicken regulations.We have had a successful experience with chickens in our city.As for complaints, in the two and half years I have been in this position I have not had a single complaint about chickens in the city.The chicken program has been very successful.It does not take long to process the applications and we have not seen an increase in predators with the chickens.When I go out and talk with the owners on the inspection I talk with them about reinforcing the coop by running the coop fencing into the ground a foot or so to help with animals trying to get in.To date I have not heard of an attack on any of the chicken coops in the city. As a whole the most of the complaints I receive are cat and dog related.I do not have an exact number of the calls that I receive but I can tell you that dogs and cats are the biggest number of calls I deal with. From what I have seen the chickens seem to bring neighbors together as they are intrigued by them. Home owners are excited to have the opportunity to raise chickens in their yards Jodie Opstad Animal Control Officer 3830 Pilot Knob Rd | Eagan, MN 55122 Edina:5/26/2020 We have probably fewer than 2-3 complaints per year regarding chickens. Most calls are more inquiries than complaints. The number of complaints regarding dogs/cats probably range into hundreds. I’d have to run some reports to get more precise numbers. We do not issue permits for chickens, so there is no process or waiting period. Predators or undoubtedly drawn to chickens. We get few reports of that, but it is inevitable. They are already present in the area and chickens only provide one additional prey source if the owners do not provide adequate shelter against predators. Chaska is just over 20,000 people versus Edina’s 50,000 and is much more rural. That alone will impact the differences between the two communities. I suspect dog/cat complaints are significantly fewer in Chaska than in Edina. I also suspect that the fox/coyote population is higher. Hawks and owls can also prey on chickens, but the population density of those birds of prey are likely comparable. Timothy Hunter, Animal Control Officer 952-826-0494 |Fax 952-826-1607 St Louis Park:5/28/2020 My answers are listed behind your questions below.I have also included the packet of information sent to residents when requested.Because we limit the number of chickens to 4 hens and no roosters, this has limited the number of complaints. It is a positive program with families working together in raising the chickens and enjoying the eggs, if any. -The number of complaints with chickens per year since the inception of the program: 2011, I have received only 3 complaints -The number of complaints with dogs and cats per year:We don’t receive complaints on cats or dogs, Animal Control division is within the police department. -Does it take long to process an application to apply for a permit? It is a registration program.The only permit issued would be a zoning permit to construct an accessory structure (coop and run).On average it takes 3 days for zoning approval. Once approved, we issue the zoning permit to construct the coop/run.The resident will contact me directly to inspect the construction and issue a letter of permission to keep the chickens. -Do you believe predators have been drawn in from the chickens?Not aware of any increase in predators. Ann Boettcher Property Maintenance & Licensing Manager | City of St. Louis Park Department of Building & Energy Chaska Animal Calls (2016-2020) •Chaska does not have animal control. All calls are through the police department (similar to many cities). These calls include animals at large, assistance in relocating (alive or dead), dispatching, noise & defecating complaints –1,267 dog and cat calls –495 other animal calls •Woodchuck, turkey, opossum, wolf, pigeon, raccoon, snake, ferret, muskrat, turtle, owl, beaver, emu, squirrel, rabbit, goose, duck, dear, bat, coyote, mountain lion, horse “I also worry that it would be troublesome for the police department to keep up with,” said Rohe. “It could be very time consuming and difficult to enforce.” “I just can’t put it in my mind that we would be putting officers out there to check on chickens,” said Windschitl. Previous slides reflect the police/animal control responses to chickens, 0-5/year, compared to the hundreds of other animals. Councilor Paula Geisler worried about the chickens’ well-being in extreme cold. “Chickens are more fragile than people think ... I just wonder what would happen if we have a cold winter like we’ve had,” she said. “Would they end up freezing to death?” Chickens have been kept in coops all over the world (Cold weather states, Alaska, etc.) Chickens can withstand winter temperatures without supplemental heat. A chicken's body temperature is around 106 degrees Fahrenheit, and they have their own protective layer of feathers to keep them warm. Response to working session 2016 There was a working session after an initial interest in changing the city ordinance. Enclosed is a rebuttal to the previous concerns. Councilors also noted concerns about chickens attracting predators like coyotes, and the potential for disagreements among neighbors over the chickens. Predators are already here (see previous slide regarding predators). Adhering to guidelines of keeping a proper structure that is predator proof is imperative, that goes for any domestic animal kept outside. Many cities have spoken to believe it brings neighbors together. Rohe said that with organic and cage-free options available in local stores, consumers have more choice than ever before, decreasing the need for backyard chickens. As we have seen in the past few months there have been food shortages -cage free, organic or not. Being able to live sustainability has never been more prevalent and a right we should all have, especially during this unprecedented time. Rohe responded saying there are other options for people who want to raise chickens. “If you want to do that, buy a hobby farm or move to the country.” We live in Chaska for so many reasons. I grew up here, I’m raising my family here. We can’t imagine raising our family in any other community. For a lot of people, picking up and moving for any reason isn’t an option. Let’s keep this community progressive and loveable. Sample application: https://www.waconia.org/DocumentCent er/View/1622/571-Chickens-PDF?bidId= https://www.waconia.org/Doc umentCenter/View/1622/571- Chickens-PDF?bidId= Complete ordinance (5 pages): We, the undersigned citizens of Chaska, MN, believe that small-scale chicken keeping is a healthy, economic, and sustainable way to feed and enrich our families and our community. Besides making great pets, hens provide us with fresh eggs and encourage local sustainable living. The ability to raise chickens offers educational opportunities for our children. Chickens serve as a natural alternative to pesticides by eating bugs and insects, including fleas and disease-spreading ticks. Chickens also eat weeds, and chicken manure serves as an excellent fertilizer for lawns and gardens. Backyard chickens provide many benefits, which is why many towns and cities across the country now permit their residents to raise backyard chickens. The backyard chicken movement has been gaining support across the nation in recent years, with over 500 cities and towns changing their ordinances to allow small numbers of chickens in residential areas. This has been motivated by a number of factors, including the public's interest in healthier, locally-sourced food, increased control over and knowledge of food sources, and a growing concern for the humane treatment of animals raised for food. Environmental factors also are a consideration for many. Other benefits for those raising a small flock include an excellent source of natural fertilizer, chemical-free pest control and low- maintenance, charming pets. Change.org Petition Many of the fears that people have regarding allowing chickens in residential areas stem from experience with or knowledge of large-scale chicken farming, which in no way reflects small-scale chicken keeping. Hens are no more disruptive to residential tranquility than a dog that barks occasionally, and often are even less so. Just as living next door to someone with a dog is not comparable to living next door to a dog kennel, backyard chicken flocks do not pose the same nuisances as the infamous chicken farms, and on the contrary, would offer many benefits to Chaska residents. We respectfully request our leaders to act now to allow up to 5 hens (no roosters) in the backyards of residential homes, with certain restrictions as deemed necessary by the Council. Attached to this email is the list of Chaska residents that have signed this petition **181 Chaska residents have signed the petition since May 22, 2020** Change.org continued •Allow the residents to keep and care for up to five hens. •The hens shall be provided with a covered enclosure (coop) •The coop shall be fully enclosed and weather and predator proof. •All premises on which hens are kept or maintained shall be kept clean from filth. •All grain and food stored for the use of the hens on a premise, shall be kept in a rodent proof container. •Slaughtering of chickens shall be forbidden. •Roosters shall be forbidden. •Coops must be in the rear or side yard and set back at least 5ft from property lines unless permission is granted by neighboring property. •Protection of the rights of neighbors by punishing violations of the chicken ordinance to the same degree as violations by cats and dogs. Proposal to City PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Subject Consider an Amendment to Chapter 20, Zoning, Concerning Required Number of Parking Spaces for a Shopping Center or multi­tenant buildings Section PUBLIC HEARINGS Item No: C.1. Prepared By Sharmeen Al­Jaff, Senior Planner File No:  PROPOSED MOTION: The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends approval of amending Section 20­1124 v. addressing shopping center parking standards to adjust the number of required parking spaces as shown in the attached ordinance. SUMMARY OF REQUEST Amend the City Code to require one parking space per 100 square feet if restaurants occupy more than 25% of a shopping center. APPLICATION REGULATIONS Section 20­1124. ­ Required number of on­site parking spaces – Subsection v. BACKGROUND The City Code defines a shopping center as an integrated group of commercial establishments planned, developed and managed as a unit, with off­street parking facilities provided on site. On December 1, 2015, the parking standards for shopping centers were amended.  At that time, the ratio was limited to one parking space per 200 square feet. As parcels began to redevelop, staff began receiving complaints expressing lack of available parking spaces. Staff surveyed the uses within these shopping centers and discovered that the issue stemmed from multiple restaurants occupying these buildings. Standalone restaurants are required to provide one parking space per 60 square feet. The ordinance was amended to require additional parking based on the percentage of the building occupied by restaurants. This amendment has overcompensated for the shortage by almost quadrupling the total number of required spaces. Staff is recommending that this number be adjusted to require one parking space per 100 square feet if restaurants occupy more than 25% of a shopping center. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of amending Section 20­1124 v. concerning shopping center parking standards to adjust the number of required parking spaces as shown in the attached ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFFREPORTTuesday, May 18, 2021SubjectConsider an Amendment to Chapter 20, Zoning, Concerning Required Number of ParkingSpaces for a Shopping Center or multi­tenant buildingsSectionPUBLIC HEARINGS Item No: C.1.Prepared By Sharmeen Al­Jaff, Senior Planner File No: PROPOSED MOTION:The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends approval of amending Section 20­1124 v. addressing shoppingcenter parking standards to adjust the number of required parking spaces as shown in the attached ordinance.SUMMARY OF REQUESTAmend the City Code to require one parking space per 100 square feet if restaurants occupy more than 25% of ashopping center.APPLICATION REGULATIONSSection 20­1124. ­ Required number of on­site parking spaces – Subsection v.BACKGROUNDThe City Code defines a shopping center as an integrated group of commercial establishments planned, developed andmanaged as a unit, with off­street parking facilities provided on site.On December 1, 2015, the parking standards for shopping centers were amended.  At that time, the ratio was limitedto one parking space per 200 square feet. As parcels began to redevelop, staff began receiving complaints expressinglack of available parking spaces. Staff surveyed the uses within these shopping centers and discovered that the issuestemmed from multiple restaurants occupying these buildings. Standalone restaurants are required to provide oneparking space per 60 square feet. The ordinance was amended to require additional parking based on the percentageof the building occupied by restaurants. This amendment has overcompensated for the shortage by almost quadruplingthe total number of required spaces. Staff is recommending that this number be adjusted to require one parking spaceper 100 square feet if restaurants occupy more than 25% of a shopping center.RECOMMENDATIONStaff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of amending Section 20­1124 v. concerning shopping center parking standards to adjust the number of required parking spaces as shown in the attached ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report Ordinance CITY OT CIIAI'IHASSII'I Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and planning for Tomonow MEMORANDUM TO:Planning Commission FROM: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner DATE: May 18.2021 SUBJ:Consider an Amendment to Chapter 20, Zoning, Conceming Required Number ofParking Spaces for a Shopping Center ISSUE Parking standards for shopping centers or multi-tenant buildings. AI{ALYSIS The City Code defrnes a shopping center as an integrated group of commercial establishments planned, developed and managed as a unit, with off-street parking facilities provided on site. On December 1, 2015, the parking standards for shopping centers were amended. At that time, the ratio was limited to one parking space per 200 square feet. As parcels began to redevelop, staff began receiving complaints expressing lack ol available parking spaces. Staff surveyed the uses within these shopping centers and discovered that the issue stemmed from multiple restaurants occupying these buildings. Standalone restaurants are required to provide one parking space per 60 square feet. The ordinance was amended to require additional parking based on the percentage of the building occupied by restaurants. This amendment has overcom ensated for the shortage by almost quadrupling the total number ofrequired spaces. Staff is recommending that this number be adjusted to require one parking space per 100 square feet ifrestaurants occupy more than 25 percent ofa shopping center. v. Shopping center - On-site automobile parking shall be provided in a ratio ofnot less than one parking space for each 200 square feet ofgross floor area; separate on-site spaces shall be provided for loading and unloading. If restaurant use constitutes 25 percent or less ofthe building gross floor area, then the shopping center parking standard shall still apply. If restaurants constitute hve€n more than 25 and50 percent ofthe building gross square footage, the portionofrestaurant use square footages@ flee+area ofthe building must provide one parking space per 100 square feet ofgross floor area. ing{q..or€ *aotage{hetl+€-previd€4 In addition, one space for each company vehicle (delivery) operating PH 952.227.1100. www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us. FX 952.227.1110 //OO I4ARKET BOULEVARD .PO BOX I4T.CHANHASSEN .MINNESOTA 55317 Planning Commission May 18,2021 Page2 from the premises shall be provided. The applicant shall demonstrate that the number of employees in the restaurant will be accommodated by the required number of spaces. The applicant shall submit a letter to the city assuring that if there is to be any increase in employees or if there is an insuffrcient amount of parking to accommodate the restaurant uses and its employees, the applicant agrees to provide an additional parking area, which must be within 600 feet ofthe restaurant. RECOMMENDATION Staffrecommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of amending Section 20- 1124 v. conceming shopping center parking standards to adjust the number ofrequired parking spaces as shown in the attached ordinance. Attachment: Ordinance glpl8n\city code\202 I \shopping csnler parliing\staff repon ' pc 5' I 8-2 I .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 20-1124. - Required number of on-site parking spaces – Subsection v. of the Chanhassen City Code is amended to read as follows: v. Shopping center - On-site automobile parking shall be provided in a ratio of not less than one parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area; separate on-site spaces shall be provided for loading and unloading. If restaurant use constitutes 25 percent or less of the building gross floor area, then the shopping center parking standard shall still apply. If restaurants constitute more than 25 percent of the building gross square footage, the portion of restaurant use square footages of the building must provide one parking space per 100 square feet of gross floor area. In addition, one space for each company vehicle (delivery) operating from the premises shall be provided. The applicant shall demonstrate that the number of employees in the restaurant will be accommodated by the required number of spaces. The applicant shall submit a letter to the city assuring that if there is to be any increase in employees or if there is an insufficient amount of parking to accommodate the restaurant uses and its employees, the applicant agrees to provide an additional parking area, which must be within 600 feet of the restaurant. Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED this xx day of xxxx, 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 xxx xx, 2021) g:\plan\city code\2021\shopping center parking\ordinance - pc 5-18-21.docx PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Subject Approval of Planning Commission Minutes dated April 20, 2021 Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: D.1. Prepared By Jean Steckling, Senior Admin. Support Specialist File No:  PROPOSED MOTION: The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends approval of the minutes from its April 20, 2021 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Planning Commission Minutes dated April 20, 2021 CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 20, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Weick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Weick, Laura Skistad, Eric Noyes, Mark von Oven, Erik Johnson, Doug Reeder, and Kelsey Alto MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Bob Generous, Senior Planner PUBLIC PRESENT: None. Chairman Weick thanked outgoing Commissioners Mark Randall and Michael McGonagill for their service on the Planning Commission. He welcomed new Commissioners Erik Johnson and Kelsey Alto. Chairman Weick reviewed guidelines for conducting the virtual Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Reeder arrived at 7:03 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING GOLF DRIVING RANGES Senior Planner Bob Generous presented the item. Golf Zone, located at 825 Flying Cloud Dr, Chaska, requested the City Council change the City Code to allow wine sales as well as stronger beer than the 3.2 beer that is currently allowed. Mr. Generous reviewed corrections to Section 20-259 of the City Code regarding: ● Flying Cloud Dr. was originally classified as Highway 212. The roads adjacent to the golf driving range are now called Highway 5 and County Road 61. ● The hours of operation are changed from “sunrise to sunset” to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ● Section 6 is changed to reflect the sale of wine consistent with what is allowed for city golf courses. Chairman Weick opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Chairman Weick closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes – April 20, 2021 2 Commissioner von Oven moved, Commissioner Alto seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending City Code Chapter 20, Zoning, of the City Code concerning Golf Driving Ranges. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7-0. Commissioner von Oven noted that he would like to see Minnesota change their statute regarding 3.2 beer. PUBLIC HEARING: 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 Mr. Generous gave an overview of the proposed amendment to Chapter 20 regarding the identification of streets. This is a functional classification which considers the intensity of use of the roadway system. In response to the Federal Highway Administration and the State Department of Transportation (MnDOT), roads in Chanhassen have been reviewed and some classifications have been changed due to their traffic volume. These changes included: ● Pleasant View Road is changed from a major to a minor road. ● Longacres Road had no text corresponding to it. ● Lake Drive West was broken down into segments. The entire length will now be a major collector. ● Market Boulevard is currently a major collector due to a large amount of traffic in the downtown area. ● Bluff Creek Drive and Avienda Parkway will serve the Avienda development and the map was revised to show a future roadway. ● Text was added to show Northern Access Roadway as Avienda Parkway which is what the Preliminary Plat for Avienda says. ● Eagle Ridge Road and future extension to Powers Boulevard as part of the Foxwood Development has been amended to reflect a collector roadway in the Comprehensive Plan The following roads have been changed from minor to major collectors: ● Bluff Creek Boulevard ● Bluff Creek Drive ● Century Boulevard ● Dakota Avenue ● Dell Road ● Great Plains Boulevard ● Kerber Boulevard ● Lake Drive and Lake Drive West ● Lake Drive and Lake Drive East ● Market Boulevard Planning Commission Minutes – April 20, 2021 3 The following roads have been classified as major collectors: ● Galpin Boulevard (County Road 117) north of Trunk Highway 5 ● Lake Lucy Road ● Minnewashta Parkway ● West 78th Street The following roads have been changed from major to minor collectors: ● Coulter Boulevard ● Pleasant View Road The following roads have been classified as minor collectors: ● Avienda Parkway ● Longacres Drive. This road was on the map but not in the text. ● Eagle Ridge Road and future extension ● Yosemite Avenue Mr. Generous stated that Chapter 20 specifies all arterial and collector roadways. These roadways have different design standards required as part of the subdivision process. The designation also impacts the amount of individual property access allowed to these roadways. The following streets are classified as arterial streets under Section 20-5: ● 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 101) ● County Road 61(Flying Cloud Drive) ● Trunk Highway 101/County Road 101(north to south corporate city limits) ● Trunk Highway 5 ● Trunk Highway 7 (Principal) ● Trunk Highway 41 ● U.S. Highway 212 (Principal) The following roads were removed from the designation as arterial streets: ● The order of County Road 101 was changed to read north to south since the north half will still remain a Trunk Highway from Minnetonka to Highway 5 but south of Highway 5 to Shakopee becomes a County Road. ● Dell Road (Highway 5 south to corporate city limits) is changed to a collector roadway. ● County Road 19 (Galpin Boulevard south of Trunk Highway 5) was mislabeled on the map and should be removed. The following streets are designated as collector streets: ● 82nd Street (Trunk Highway 41 to Century Boulevard) ● Avienda Parkway; Previously there was not a name for this road ● Audubon Road (north of Lyman Boulevard to West 78th Street) ● Bluff Creek Boulevard Planning Commission Minutes – April 20, 2021 4 ● Bluff Creek Drive ● Century Boulevard (from West 78th Street to 82nd Street) ● Coulter Boulevard ● Dakota Avenue (Highway 5 to Lake Drive East) ● Dell Road (north to south corporate city limits) ● Eagle Ridge Road and its connections 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 Lake Drive East) ● 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 101) ● Market Boulevard (Trunk Highway 5 to West 78th Street) ● Minnewashta Parkway (Trunk Highway 7 to Trunk Highway 5). Part of this roadway is in the city of Victoria but the City of Chanhassen has jurisdiction over it. ● Park Road ● Pleasant View Road ● Stoughton Avenue ● West 78th Street (Trunk Highway 41 to County Road/Trunk Highway 101) ● Yosemite Avenue Chairman Weick asked, if a roadway was partially in a different city, does that city have to approve anything? Mr. Generous stated that the lists went out for jurisdictional review to 21 different adjacent government units. Thus far, there have been 10 responses of “no comment”. These agencies have until the May 24, 2021 City Council meeting to submit their comments which is within the 60- day jurisdictional review window that’s required under the Metropolitan Land Planning Act before amendments can be submitted to the Metropolitan (Met) Council. Chairman Weick asked if these are recommendations for MnDOT or requirements. Mr. Generous confirmed that the city’s Engineering Department in conjunction with Carver County engineering and public works came to an agreement that these changes were appropriate and recommended. Chairman Weick asked if these changes alter what the city is required to spend to maintain certain types of roads and if it would affect budget allocations. Mr. Generous explained that it would not affect local roads. County State Aid Highways and county roads are maintained by Carver County and MnDOT has jurisdiction over Highway 5, Highway 7, Highway 41, and a portion of Highway 101. The only time it may have an effect is if Planning Commission Minutes – April 20, 2021 5 a commercial collector roadway is part of a development review where it would need an 80-foot right-of-way instead of a 60-foot right-of-way. Commissioner Noyes asked how these changes may affect any projects or approvals that have already been in place or are currently in progress. Mr. Generous explained that the changes would only affect projects going forward. Commissioner Skistad asked if classification as a collector street means they will be potentially turned into four lane roads. Mr. Generous stated the decision to change a two-lane road into a four-lane road is dependent on traffic levels not on classification Commissioner Skistad referenced the land development near the Prince property and the increase in traffic at the stop sign. Is this area included or will it be addressed at a different time? Mr. Generous stated it was not part of the proposed ordinance change but it is part of a discussion with Carver County who is looking to incorporate roundabouts into future design, pending funding. Mr. Generous added that he was part of a staff level traffic safety committee who considers complaints and requests from residents who are concerned about pedestrian safety to see if there is any way to resolve the issue. Chairman Weick opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Chairman Weick closed the public hearing. Commissioner Skistad moved, Commissioner Noyes seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Chapter 6, Transportation, Section 65, System Plan, Major and Minor Collectors and Figure 6.7, Functional Classification Map, and amend Section 20-5 of the Chanhassen City Code. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7-0. Mr. Generous added that County Road 19 does not exist and will be removed from the ordinance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MARCH 2, 2021 Commissioner Noyes noted the summary ninutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated March 2, 2021 as presented. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 6, 2021 Planning Commission Minutes – April 20, 2021 6 Commissioner Alto noted the summary minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated April 6, 2021 as presented. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE Mr. Generous gave an overview of the Council actions at the March 22, 2021 City Council meeting including approval of ordinance amendments and the Lakes of Chanhassen Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. Commissioner von Oven asked if the issue of parking boats in residential driveways had been considered or if staff is working on the issue. Mr. Generous stated that the April 26, 2021 City Council Work Session schedule included a discussion of chickens, boats, and signage. He added that staff is contacting Homeowner Associations (HOAs) to see how they handle parking boats in driveways. Mr. Generous added that the May 4, 2021 Planning Commission meeting would be cancelled due to lack of items and the May 18, 2021 meeting may be cancelled as well. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner von Oven moved to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7-0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Submitted by Kate Aanenson Community Development Director PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Subject City Council Action Update Section ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS Item No: E.2. Prepared By Jean Steckling, Senior Admin. Support Specialist File No:  ATTACHMENTS: City Council Action Update City Council Action Update MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021 Work Session Discussion Items: Chicken Ordinance Sign Ordinance Update Solid Waste Collection Districts Outdoor Storage of Boats, Trailers and RVs MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021 Approve Amending Chapter 20 of City Code Concerning Golf Driving Ranges – Approved Approve Final Plat, Plans and Specifications and Development Contract for Deer Haven Subdivision – Approved Receive Planning Commission 2020 Year-End Review and 2021 Work Program – Approved Consider a Request for Approval of a Metes and Bounds Subdivision at 2300 Melody Hill – Approved 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.