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REGULAR SESSION
CHANHASSEN PLANNING CO~ft4ISSION
A meeting was held at the Chanhassen City Hall, 7610 Laredo,
Chanhassen, Minnesota on March 12, 1980.
Present were:
Clark Horn
Walter Thompson
Tom Hamilton
William Johnson
Also Present Were:
Bob Waibel
Mark Koegler
Craig Mertz
Don Ashworth
Bjorg Hendrickson, Gerald Hendrickson, Thomas Klingelhutz,
Bob Hendrickson, Max McMullen, Steve Harve~: Al Klingelhutz, Walter
Hobbs, Dennis Spalla, Jim Orr, Bill McRostie, Mark Nesset, John Havlik,
Ken Waldrip
The Planning Commission interviwed candidates James Thompson and
William Ryan.
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Craig Mertz administered the oath of office to Will~m Johnson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Walter Thompson moved, Tom Hamilton seconded, to approve the
Planning Commission Minutes of February 6, 1980. Motion carried.
William Johnson obstained from approval vote.
Tom Hamilton moved, Walter Thompson seconded, to note the
Lake Study Committee Minutes of January 31, 1980. Motion carried.
William Johnson obstained from approval vote.
Tom Hamilton moved, Walter Thompson seconded, to approve the
Planning Commission Minut.es of February 13 , 1980. Motion carried.
William Johnson obstained from approval vote.
Walter Thompson moved, Tom Hamilton seconded, to approve the
Planning Commission Minutes of January 30, 1980. Motion carried.
William Johnson obstained from approval vote.
~om Hamilton moved, Walter Thompson seconded, to note the
Public Hearing - North Service Area Minutes. Motion carried.
Tom Hamilton moved, Walter Thompson seconded, to note the
City Council Minutes of March 3, 1980. Motion carried.
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e MCMULLEN SUBDIVISION REQUEST, PUBLIC HEARING
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Bob Waibel presented the City of Chanhassens comments and
recommendations on the request of the rezoning, subdivision and
variance.
Jim Orr commented on the need to upgrade 86th Street from
T.H.IOl to the Rice Marsh Manor Subdivision.
Chairman Horn opened the floor for comments. There was
discussion on the assessments, future status of the road, dust
control options, and maintenance. Jim Orr explained the
alternate methods of dust control.
Chairman Horn commented on the trail easernentthat was
recommended by Park and Rec. Tom Klingelhutz stated that he
wanted a strictly non-motorized trail.
Tom Hamil ton moved, ~valter Thompson seconded, to close the
public hearing. Motion carried.
Tom Hamilton moved, William Johnson seconded, that the Planning
Commission accept the subdivision and rezoning request and rezoning
request of Rice March Manor contingent upon the recommendations,
as amended, by Staff. Motion carried.
PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST, SKETCH PLAN REVIEW, 6451 GALPIN BLVD.
DEVELOPER KEN WALDRIP
Bob Waibel informed that the applicant is requesting a
plan amendment to construct 44 units of multiple residential
structures instead of the 87 units originally proposed and approved.
Ken Waldrip illustrated the plan and reported on the
housing structures and types. There was discussion on the assess-
ments and density. Mark Koegler informed that this area was
proposed as low density in the Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Horn requested comments from the members.
Walter Thompson: "I would prefer the plan we are seeing now over
the one originally proposed, but I think we need a legal opinion."
Tom Hamilton: II I would like more time to review the project."
~o\]illiam Johnson: II I think we need more time to review the proj ect
and a legal opinion"
Walter Thompson moved, Tom Hamilton seconded, to table this
matter until the next convenient meeting date. Motion carried.
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~ CONTINUATION OF REVIEW OF DOWNTO~VN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Bill NlcKrostie, Bloomberg Co., illustrated the central business
district and the proposed commercial uses.
Dennis Spalla illustrated Kraus-Anderson's proposed building
and development plans.
There was disctission on phasing and the construction process.
The financial feasibility of the development is a concern of the
Planning Commission.
Tom Hamilton expressedhis concern that the new businesses
in the development area may not specifically be servicing Chanhassen
residents. Walter Thompson expressed concern about the present
businesses during the interium period.
John Havlik, Mobile Station, stated his position as a result
of the redevelopment project. There is a potential that he could
lose his business. He also indicated that this development will
surround his house by three roads.
Arjis Palkans illustrated the 2 special study areas and the
issues needing special attention.
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Tom Hamilton moved, Walter Thompson seconded, that modification
#3 to the Chanhassen Downtown Redevelopment Program Plan as described
in the amended plan draft dated February, 1980, will conform to
the objectives of the Comprehensive Municipal Plan and is in the
best interests of the City of Chanhassen. The Planning Commission
is concerned, however, with the financial feasibility of the project
and projected traffic patterns in the area of Chan View Road.
Walter Thompson left the meeting at 11:15 P.M.
OPEN DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission 'selected the following 5 candidates
in order of preference to fill the vacancies of Tom Droegemueller
and Jack Bell.
1. Jim Thompson
2. Mike Thompson
3. Bill Ryan
4. Ladd Conrad
4. Jim Dougherty
These two are tied for 4th.
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