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02-15-2022CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2022 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman von Oven called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Skistad, Eric Noyes, Mark von Oven, Erik Johnson, and Kelsey Alto. MEMBERS ABSENT: Doug Reeder, Steven Weick. STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; MacKenzie Young- Walters, Associate Planner PUBLIC PRESENT: Grant Dattilo 3703 South Cedar Drive (on behalf of the applicant) Chairman von Oven reviewed guidelines for conducting the Planning Commission meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: 3703 SOUTH CEDAR DRIVE VARIANCE Associate Planner Young-Walters presented the staff report on this item, noting this first appeared before the Planning Commission in November. At the time it was tabled, the Applicant and staff have worked together to address some of the Commissioner’s comments. The variance is for front yard, side yard, and shoreland setbacks, and lot cover maximum for construction of a single-family house located at 3703 South Cedar Drive. The Applicant is proposing to demolish an existing cabin and build a single-family home on a substandard lot. In November, the Applicant expressed concern with a staff condition to create a 20-foot wide vegetative buffer across the width of the parcel, noting that there is a beach area and a very small side yard. The Planning Commission directed staff and the Applicant to work together to develop a compromise addressing the City’s concern on the impact to the lake’s water quality while preserving as much of the Applicant’s beach as possible. Working with the Water Resources Engineer, they developed a solution that meets the minimum intent of the surface water management plan and gives the Applicant as much use of the yard space as possible. Mr. Young-Walters showed the proposed plan on screen with the 400-square foot buffer with a French drain system for runoff. Grant Dattilo, son of the Applicants, noted his parents were unable to attend the meeting and asked him to tell the Commissioners that they agree with what the City is proposing and thanks the City Staff for working with them to make it happen. Chairman von Oven opened the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes – February 15, 2022 2 Chairman von Oven closed the public hearing. Commissioner Noyes moved, Commissioner Skistad seconded that the Chanhassen Board of appeals and adjustments approves 34.2-foot shoreland setback, 3-foot east and west side yard setback, 1.3-foot front yard setback, and 19 percent lot cover variances, subject to the Conditions of Approval, and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT Mr. Young-Walters stated this is an amendment for the variance timeline. Staff is proposing an amendment to require a 500-foot mailed notification for appeals of administrative decisions and to clarify the public hearing timeline for appeals and variances. City Code requires a mailed notice to properties within 500 feet of a property requesting a variance but does not have a similar requirement when a property appeals an administrative decision or code enforcement action. The City Statute does not align with the State Statute in terms of review time for a zoning request. Mr. Young-Walters clarified that this request would address both of those. Staff wants to be sure individuals who may be impacted by these matters are notified and have a chance to come to a public hearing and speak. There is a statutory 60-day review period and City Code has a 45-day clause to set up a hearing with the Applicant; State law allows extension of up to 60 days and is not reflected in City Code. This would make it clear that the City has that authority and increase transparency. Chairman von Oven opened the public hearing. Chairman von Oven closed the public hearing. Commissioner Alto moved, Commissioner Johnson seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 20 concerning appeal notification and public hearing timeline requirements. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 4, 2022 Commissioner Noyes noted the summary minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated January 4, 2022 as presented. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: Community Development Director Aanenson stated City Code says that by the end of March the Planning Commission must review the Annual Report. She gave a presentation showing the 2021 year-in-review and a look forward to what is coming up in 2022 for the City. She shared that the City had record building permit activity, lots of redevelopment and remodeling, and inspections. She walked through planning cases by type, subdivisions, site plan reviews, and population numbers. Ms. Aanenson stated 2022 work projects anticipate 2% residential growth, some development reviews, the Avienda Lifestyle Center, revisions of the wetland ordinance and Planning Commission Minutes – February 15, 2022 3 surface water management requirements of City Code, minor code corrections and revisions, and a Joint Commissions’ Tour. CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE: None. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Skistad moved to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Submitted by Kate Aanenson Community Development Director Prepared by Jean Steckling Sr. Admin. Support Specialist