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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 1986
Chairman Conrad called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tim Erhart, Steven Emmings, Robert Siegel, Ladd Conrad, James
Wildermuth and David Headla.
MEMBERS ABSENT
Howard Noziska
STAFF PRESENT
Barbara Dacy, City Planner, Jo Ann Olsen, Asst. City Planner, and
Todd Gerhardt, Planning Intern
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Erhart moved, seconded by Emmings, to approve the minutes of
September 24, 1986 as amended by Ladd Conrad on page 1. All
voted in favor and the motion carried. Siegel abstained.
Review Response by Benshoof and Associates Regarding Broadened
Study Area
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Dacy reviewed Benshoof's response to the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission requested staff to further clarify the
access issues at the new TH 5 and TH 101 intersection with the
consultant. The Commission felt that refinements could take
place in the intersection to better accommodate traffic waiting
to enter into Chanhassen.
Review City Council Action on Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Staff gave an overview of the City Council's action taken on
their four day review of the proposed Zoning Ordinance. Staff
and Commission also discussed Commissioner Erhart's points on his
proposed requirements within the rural area. The Commission
directed staff to keep the Commission updated as to changes made
in the ordinance.
Staff also reported the City Council's action at the October 6,
1986 meeting regarding recent Planning Commission items.
Review Request to Initiate Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regulating
Fences
The Planning Commissioners in review of the regulations on fences
have requested staff to review the following areas:
4It 1. Location of the fence on or near the lot line.
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2. Different types of fencing and also height of fencing, espe-
cially on lakeshore property.
3. Should fences in the agricultural areas be exempted and if
not should they have to meet the same regulations as in
residential areas.
4. Appropriate height of fences and in what location of the
property.
5. Maintenance procedures and which side is determined the out-
side of the fence.
6. Implementation of a regulation which would require any fence
over six feet in height have the concurrence of adjacent
property owners.
Organizational Items
Dacy presented an overview of how the city is organized,
depicting the relationship between each of the departments,
Commissions and City Council.
The Planning Commission reviewed the By-Laws and felt no changes
were necessary. However, the Commission established an informal
time limit of 15 minutes on public hearings for each individual
speaking. The Commission felt that the time limit is necessary
to ensure everyone gets a chance to speak during the public
hearing.
Staff inquired if there was any interest on the Commission in
receiving APA and MPA memberships. Each of the Commissioners
were interested in receiving these memberships.
T.H. 7 Corridor Study
The Commissioners reviewed the proposed alternatives and directed
staff to keep them apprised of the progress of the study.
Emmings moved, seconded by Siegel, to adjourn the meeting at
10:00 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Barbara Dacy
City Planner
Written by Todd Gerhardt, Planning Intern
October 16, 1986