PC SUM 2006 06 06
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 6, 2006
Chairman McDonald called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jerry McDonald, Mark Undestad, Dan Keefe, Kevin Dillon and Kurt
Papke
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Debbie Larson and Deborah Zorn
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Bob Generous,
Senior Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Rick Dorsey 1551 Lyman Boulevard
PUBLIC HEARING:
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18, SUBDIVISIONS, AND CHAPTER 20,
ZONING, CHANHASSEN CITY CODE.
Bob Generous presented the proposed revisions to Chapter 18, Subdivisions. Commissioner
Papke asked for clarification on requirements for fencing on retaining walls and infrastructure
connection points. Commissioner Dillon asked for clarification regarding materials.
Commissioner Keefe and Chairman McDonald asked for further clarification on the definition of
retaining walls and when they’re required. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing on
Chapter 18. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Keefe moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
the attached ordinance amending Chapter 18, Subdivisions of the Chanhassen City Code.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Bob Generous presented the proposed revisions to Chapter 20, Zoning. Commissioner Papke
asked for clarification on the wording regarding fencing and the bluff impact zone.
Commissioner Dillon asked for clarification on the issue of outdoor storage regulations.
Commissioner Keefe asked about the possibility of limiting the LED message signs to the
Central Business District. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing on Chapter 20.
Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive asked for clarification on the changes made to Section 20-645.
Dillon moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
the attached ordinance amending Chapter 20, Zoning, of the Chanhassen City Code as
noted with the changes discussed. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
Planning Commission Summary – June 6, 2006
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Papke noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated May 16, 2006 as presented.
Chairman McDonald adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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