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REGULAR SESSION
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
The Chanhassen Planning Commission held its meeting at Chanhassen
City Hall, 7610 Laredo Drive, on July 23, 1980.
Chairman Horn called the Meeting to Order at 7:30 p.m.
Present were:
Chairman Clark Horn
Walter Thompson
Art Partridge
Tom Hamilton
Bill Johnson
Tom Hamilton
Absent: Mike Thompson
Also present were:
Bob Waibel
Mark Koegler
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jim Thompson moved, Tom Hamilton second, to approve the Planning
Commission Minutes of June 11, 1980. Motion unanimously carried.
Art Partridge moved, Walter Thompson second, to approve the
Planning Commission Minutes of May 28, 1980. Hotion unanimously
carried.
Jim Thompson requested that the Lake Study Committee receive the
run-off studies mentioned on page 4 of the above Minutes.
HOLASEK DISEASED TREE UTILIZATION SITE - CONTINUED DISCUSSION
Bob Waibel reviewed the proposal and presented his recommendations.
There was discussion on the possibility of hauling trees to another
site. Pat Murphy and Paul Waldron, both of Carver County, answered
questions in relation to the site. Mr. Murphy estimated that the
City of Chanhassen could save $3700 per year by util~z~ng the
Holasek site. He further gave a financial analysis (comparison of
costs) on the proposal.
The following modofications or additions to Mr. Waibel's recommendations
were expressed by the Planning Commission: 1) #5 to include sawing,
splitting and moving equipment; 2) They would like to see the hours
from 9 - 5; 3)Check into restrictions on chipping activity deliveries;
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4) #3, instead of periodically, state quarterly or as directed;
5) #11, have something that would indicate no burning at certain
wind velocities; 6) #13 to .include"or at such time that there .are
complaints that can be substantiated"; 7) delete #8; 8) add #6
from the residents' recommendations; 9) Mr. Holasek should be re-
sponsible for any litter at any time caused by his operation;
10) General tightening up of all of staffs recommendations.
There was discussion on the performance surety. The dollar amount
has not yet been decided.
Bill Soth - 6921 Galpin Blvd. expressed his concern that the Planning
Commission is preparing to approve this. He questioned if the proper
use for this land was to accomodate the County, City, etc. He also
stated that the present greenhouse is non~conforming If this expansion
is also non-conforming its us~ would be contrary to the permitted
use for that classification.
Chairman Horn requested that upon completion of the draft form of
conditions one copy be sent to the residents.
Tom Hamilton moved, that based on the input from Carver County and
the citizens of the area that the increase in smoke due to open burning,
increase irt diseased trees by bring~ngindiseased trees, and increased
cost to the city, the requested by denied. Motion died due to lack
of a second.
The Planning Commission requested that staff incorporate their recom-
mendations and that their motion be formulated at the time of review.
DISCUSSION - NEAR MOUNTAIN PRD
Peter Pflaum and Mike Pflaum of Pflaumwell Development Partnership
were present to give an informational presentation to the Planning
Commission on their residential development proposed in the Northeast
part of Chanhassen. Part of the exhibits used were the development
plans, a slide presentation and a marketing booklet for the project.
SITE PLAN REVIEW, CHANHASSEN CLINIC, 500 WEST 79th STREET
Bob Waibel presented the proposal and his recommendations.
The Planning Commission discussed the adequacy of the parking and
landscaping (maple trees).
Bob Waibel included a recommendation that the applicartt provide a
grading and drainage plan approved by the City Engineer. The
Planning Commission further recommended a lighting plan and, if
signs are to be used, that the requested be directed to the Sign
Committee.
4Ia Water Thompson moved, Jim Thompson second, to recommend to the City
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Council that the site plan be approved with staff's recommendations
plus the recommendations and conditions aforementioned on signing,
lighting, and grading and drainage. Further that the 2A parking
spaces be modified as requested by staff. Motion unanimously carried.
SITE PLAN REVIEW-OFFICE/WAREHOUSE/MANUFACTURING FACILITY, LOT 6
BLOCK 5, CHANHASSEN LAKES BUSINESS PARK
Bob Waibel presented the plan and his recommendations.
The applicant foresees no problems with Mr. Waibels conditions.
The Planning Commission discussed the space usage, parking and shared
parking.
Art Partridge moved, Walter Thompson second, to recommend to the
City Council that the site plan by Energy Controls as presented
tonight be approved contingent upon staffs recommendations. Motion
unanimously carried.
SKETCH PLAN REVIEW, LOT 7, BLOCK 3, CHANHASSEN ESTATES
Bob Waibel informed that the present Lot #7 (NE portion) has an
encroachment by a structure built on the property. It will have to
be subdivided to give a clear title to the structure (providing
applicant provides an abstract or certificate.) He further explained
the request.
The Planning Commission is concerned about the proposed subdivided
lot size. There was lengthy discussion on the overall subdivision,
setbacks, possible modifications and the Qutcome of the subdivision.
Chairman Horn requested to see alternatives with lot sizes on each.
This matter was tabled until a later date.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Tom Hamilton mentioned that the rezoning of the Sinnen property
should proceed forward.
ADJOURNMENT
Tom Hamilton moved, Bill Johnson second, to adjourn at 11:30 P.M.
Motion unanimously carried.
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