PC SUM 2005 11 01
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 2005
Chairman Sacchet called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Uli Sacchet, Deborah Zorn, Jerry McDonald, Mark Undestad, Debbie
Larson, Dan Keefe and Kurt Papke
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner; and Josh Metzer, Planner I
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Janet Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Cindy Koenig 8005 Cheyenne Avenue
PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR HARD SURFACE COVERAGE VARIANCE ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8005 CHEYENNE AVENUE, MIKE & CINDY KOENIG,
PLANNING CASE NO. 05-34.
Josh Metzer presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Larson questioned the timing
of the request. Commissioner Keefe asked about options for reaching the 25% hard surface
coverage. Chairman Sacchet asked for clarification of remarks made in the letter submitted by
the applicant. The applicant, Cindy Koenig had no further comments to add. Chairman Sacchet
opened the public hearing. Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive asked for clarification of the
administrative approval process for shifting lot lines. Chairman Sacchet closed the public
hearing. After discussion the following motion was made.
Zorn moved, McDonald seconded that the Planning Commission denies Variance #05-34
for a 4.06% hard surface coverage variance from the maximum 25% hard surface
coverage restriction for a garage addition and a four season porch on a lot zoned Single
Family Residential (RSF), based upon the findings in the staff report and the following:
1. The applicant has not demonstrated a hardship.
2. The property owner has reasonable use of the property.
The Planning Commission orders the property owner to:
1. Remove sufficient impervious surface to comply with ordinance requirements.
All voted in favor, except Larson who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 6 to 1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner McDonald noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated October 18, 2005 as presented.
Planning Commission Summary – November 1, 2005
Chairman Sacchet adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m..
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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