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12-02-2025 PC Agenda and Packet A.6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER B.PUBLIC HEARINGS B.1 Consider a Hardcover Variance for 1531 Camden Ridge (Planning Case #25-18) B.2 Ordinance XXX: Amending Chapters 1, 18 and 20 Defining and Regulating Heritage Trees C.GENERAL BUSINESS D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES D.1 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated November 18, 2025 E.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS F.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS G.CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION H.OPEN DISCUSSION I.ADJOURNMENT AGENDA CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD NOTE: Planning Commission meetings are scheduled to end by 9:00 p.m. as outlined in the official by-laws. We will make every attempt to complete the hearing for each item on the agenda. If, however, this does not appear to be possible, the Chairperson will notify those present and offer rescheduling options. Items thus pulled from consideration will be listed first on the agenda at the next Commission meeting. If a constituent or resident sends an email to staff or the Planning Commission, it must be made part of the public record based on State Statute. If a constituent or resident sends an email to the Mayor and City Council, it is up to each individual City Council member and Mayor if they want it to be made part of the public record or not. There is no State Statute that forces the Mayor or City Council to share that information with the public or be made part of the public record. Under State Statute, staff cannot remove comments or letters provided as part of the public input process. 1 2 Planning Commission Item December 2, 2025 Item Consider a Hardcover Variance for 1531 Camden Ridge (Planning Case #25- 18) File No.Planning Case #25-18 Item No: B.1 Agenda Section PUBLIC HEARINGS Prepared By Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner Applicant Xpand Inc. Present Zoning Planned Unit Development Residential District (PUDR) Land Use Residential Medium Density Acerage 0.34 Density Not Applicable Applicable Regulations Chapter 20, Division 3, Variances Chapter 20, Article 20-VII, Shoreland Management District Planned Unit Development Regulations – Camden Ridge SUGGESTED ACTION “The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments denies the requested hardcover variance in the shoreland management district and adopts the attached Findings of Facts and Decision.” SUMMARY The applicant is requesting a hardcover variance in the shoreland management district to build a garage and home addition on the subject property. BACKGROUND This property was platted in 2013 as a part of Camden Ridge Subdivision. The home was built in 2014 3 and is located within the Shoreland Management District, as well as the Bluff Creek Overlay District. DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends denial of the requested variance based on the attached findings of fact and decision. ATTACHMENTS Application Narrative Survey Plan Set Staff Report Water Resources Memorandum Findings of Fact Affidavit of Mailing 25-18 Affidavit of Publication 25-18 Public Comment 4 GOTYIilIUNITY DEVELOPUENT DEPARTIIIENT Planning Division - 7700 Market Boulevard Mailing Address - P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: (952) 227-1'100 I Fax: (952) 227-1110 CffiOICIIAI'IIIASSIN 60-Day Review Dale \L-jt-uSubmi(al Date: APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW\o-J\-Lr ".0 LL! ccoateate Section 1: Application Type (check all that apply) (Refer to tll€ appropiale Applbalon Checklist fot rcquied submiltal inlomalion that must accornpany this aplicaton) fl Comprehensive PIan Amendment........................$700 E Subdivision (SUB) E conditionar use permit (cup) E :i:l3J::.::['] .. .. ... ... ... ..! Single-Family Residence............... ............... $4OOtr n,o*,e'.s $600 = H:::1"?'fi:l1illll E tnterim Use permit (tup) E Administrative Subd. (Line Adjustment) E tn conjunction with 6ingte-Family Residence.. 9400 E Final Plat "" ' E Alt others...... .................... $600 E vacation of Easements/Righhrway (vAC) ! Rezoning (REz) (Additional recording fees mav applv) E PlannedUnitDevelopment(PUD)..................$750 E Variance (VAR).................. E Minor Amendment to existing PUD................$1OO E All Others ...... .................... $600 E Wetland Alteration Pe[mit (WAP) E Single-Family Residence......................E Sign Plan Review...............-........ ........................9'150 ! ntt Oti,ers...... n Site Plan Review (SPR) E Appeat of Administrative 0ecision...............E Administrative .................... $1OO E Residential/Commercial/lndustrial Districts.. $750-* E Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA)......... .. $s00 $12s0 . $300 .. $150 . $150 $700' $300 $200 $150 $275 $200 s500 EQIE: yvhen mulaiple applicaalons are prgcessed concu ently, the app/opriate fee sha be charged rot each application. ll Escrow for Recording Documents (check all that apply) $ per document E Conditional Use Permit - $50 E lnterim Use Permit - $50 ! Site ptan Agreement - gB5 n Wetland Alteration Permit - $50 ! Easements (_ easements) - $85 n Vacation - g85 I Variance - $50 E Metes & Bounds Sub (2 deeds) -$250 E Deeds-g1OO TOTAL FEE:.lncludes $450 escrow for attorney costs.*?dditional escrow may be required for other applications through the development contract. Section 2: Required lnformation Description of Proposal Hardcover Variance Property Address or Location 1531 Camden Ridge Drive Parcet #. 251560560 JJ Legal Description CAMDEN RIDGE LOT OO3 BLOCK OO5 Wetlands Present?E Yes E t',to Requested Zoning Requested Land Use Designation Total Acreage: Present Zoning Res 1 unit Present Land Use Designation Residential E Check box jf separate narratjye is attached Existing Use of Property: 5 Section 3: Property Owner and Applicant lnformation APPLICANT OTHER THAN PROPERTY OWNER: ln signing this application, l, as applicant, represent to have obtained authorization from the property owner to file this application. I agree to be bound by conditions of approval, subject only to the right to object at the hearings on the applacation or during the appeal period. lf this application has not been signed by the property owner, I have attached separate documentation of full legal capacity to lile lhe application. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility sludies, etc. with an estimate prior to any authorization to proceed with the study. I certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct. p"r" Xpand lnc.gon1".1 Erik Hallstrom 466rc5s 13727 Louisville Road p,nqns. 952-292-6107 City/State/Zip Shakopee, MN 55379 6"11. 952-228-9509 96311 €l'l k@Xpandin m Fax Signature 6^s 1013012025 PROPERTY OWNER: ln signing this application, l, as property owner, have full legal capacity to, and hereby do, authorize the flling of this application. I understand that conditions of approval are binding and agree to be bound by those conditions, subject only to the right to object at the hearings or during the appeal periods. I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any authorization to proceed with the study. I certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct. Name Clint Bitting Contact Phone:Address 1531 Camden Ridge Drive City/State/Zip ceil (515)-240-5342 Emai I clint.bitting@altec.com Fax: esqg. '10/30/2025 Contact Phone: Cell Fax Who should receive copies of staff reports?.Other Contact lnformation: trtrtrtr Property Applicant Engineer Other. Owner Email Name Email-Address Emai City/State/Zip EmaillEmail INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: CoM plete all necessary form fields, then select SA VE FORM to save a copy to your SUBMIT FORM to send a digitaldevice. PRINT FORM and deliver to city along with required documents a This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, refar to the appropriate Application Checklist and confer with the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and applicable procedural requirements. A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A written notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application. copy to the city for processing nd payment Chanhassen, MN 55317 Signature: PROJECT ENGINEER (if applicable) Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Email: Section 4: Notification lnformation 6 5. Written description of variance request The PUD for this property allows for 25% hardcover as it is designated a shoreline district. We are seeking a variance of 2.4o/o lo allow lor 27.4o/o hardcover. The project hardcover will NOT encroach on the Bluff Creek Primary Zone more than the existing deck which is 65 feet (Setback Standard requires 40 Feet). The majority of the work will occur on the garage side of the house with the garage and officeiguest bedroom portion of the addition. 6. Written iustification of how request complies with the tindings for granting a variance (pursuant to Section 20-58) as follows: A. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Chapter and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan. This variance request is in harmony with Chanhassen's comprehensive plan and does not deter from the housing portion of the plan. We plan to meet and exceed the existing homes finishes and build quality. B. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this Chapter. Practical difiiculties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. The practical difficulties, and the reason for this project, is the need for a second dedicated office and a dedicated guest bedroom on the second level. The other practical difficulty is the current garage does not fit a full size vehicle. Homeowner Statement My wife and I have both been working remotely since the pandemic, and the guest bedroom currently serves as a second office space. Upcoming plans for my mother-in-law's care necessitate a dedicated guest room, which has prompted this project to establish both a new dedicated office and guest bedroom. Approval of this variance will facilitate my mother-in-law's relocation and provide her with her own private accommodations. The addition of the necessary space on the second level will also resolve the difiiculties associated with the cunent undersized garage. Presently, we are compelled to park our standard-sized pickup truck in the driveway or on the streel. The proposed widened garage will feature a taller door, allowing the vehicle to fit appropriately and be removed from the public right-of-way. 7 The conversion of the underutilized deck into a four-season porch is intended to promote peaceful and successful cohabitation among family members and my mother-in-law by providing a functional, year-round communal area. lf granted, this variance can prevent the need to move from this neighborhood we love C. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone. This request has no economic intention, but is solely to optimize our living space and prevent re-locating. D. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. The original developer seems to have been attempting to comply with the PUD hardcover limits with this property, but short-changed the home in several ways, especially in the garage. The City of Chanhassen allowed up to 34.9% hardcover on one property in the shoreline district and many others ranging from 26.30/o to 34.9% can be found. We seek a sensible understanding that since the City didn't enforce the 25o/o hardcnver at the time of original construction our 2.4o/o which is less than the next door neighbor al27 .soh would be approved, E. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality We maintain that the essential character of this site will remain unaltered. Substantial time and effort have been dedicated to crafting a design that appears integral to the original structure. lndeed, the homeowner, deeply invested in this location, will incur significant additional expenses to ensure the added space seamlessly integrates with the home and neighborhood. The ultimate outcome will eliminate vehicle storage on the driveway, provide dedicated living quarters for their mother-in-law, and include a private office. 8 1531 CAMDEN RIDGE SURVEY126830683068 16080510683068 306814090UPUPUP5 : 125 : 125 : 125 : 12 10 : 1210 : 127 : 12 10 : 1210 : 127 : 12 10 : 12R6R6R6R63 WP WP WP 3 1'-3"10"15'1'-2 1 2" 1'-10 1 2" 3' 2' 18'38'19'-9"16'2'-3"4'-8"1'-8"15'18'-8"11'-4"2'-6"10'2'-6"4'-2"3'4'-2"10' 6'-5" 4'-8 1 2" 6'-10 1 2" 1'-6 1 2" 3' 1'-10 1 2" 1'-10 1 2" 3' 2' 2' 2'-0 1 2" 10' 1'-8" 3' 1'-3 1 2" 52' 50' 45' 3' 2'17'-6"20'-6"1'-9"14'1'-9"2'-3"16'2'-3"11'-10" 3'-3"3'-3"4'-1"55'-0" X 30'-2"29'-5" X 6'-9"10'-4" X 29'-2"19'-6" X 21'-6"17'-6" X 19'-6"14'-10" X 11'-9"EXISTING GARAGEPORCHEXISTING LIVING GARAGE4" CONCRETE SLAB TOTIE INTO EXISTING 8" SPANCRETE PANELS W/2" CONC. TOPPER MATC H FIN AL FLOO R HEIG HT TO REST OF GARAGE. 22CONNECT WITHEXISTING GARAGELIGHTSGAS FIREPLACEGARAGEMINI-SPLITDECKNEW DRIVEWAY AREAAPPROX. 255SF1ST FLOOR1/11 IN = 1 FT1ST FLOOR1/11 IN = 1 FTP-1REVISION TABLENUMBERDATEREVISED BYDESCRIPTIONSHEET: SCALE:DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY:DATE: 11/3/2025Project Overview9 51068 6068 UP2X12 JOISTS 16" OCWP E7 4 E7 4 E8E8 11'-6 1 2" 7'-6"10'20'-6" 9'-6 1 2" CL8'-11 12"CL 8'-11 12"50'11'-6 1 2" 7'-6"10'20'-6" 15'2'52'28'-2 12"1'-9"20'-0 12"14'-11 12"3'-2"1'-11"10'30'-3 1 2"3'-5"11'-4 1 2"2'-7 1 2" 6'-2"2'-7" 7'-6"10'20'-6" 1'-8"5'-10"8'-4"1'-8"2'-2"16'-2"2'-2" 14'-9 1 2" 14'-9"11'-9 12"26'-2 12"10'-2 1 2"54'-4" X 29'-10" 29'-2" X 21'-0" 9'-6" X 26'-2" 6'-10" X 19'-5" EXISTING GARAGEGARAGE GARAGE EXISTING BASEMENT 10" POURED WALLS+WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE+2" FOAM INSULATION (CERTI-STUD ABOVE GRADE) 4X16 LEDGE AT SIDEWALLS FOR 8" SPANCRETE PANELS+2" TOPPER 24X12 FOOTINGS SEE ENGINEERING 4" CONCRETE SLAB W/ 2.0#/CY MICRO FIBER MESH REINFORCEMENT W/ VAPOR BARRIER/2"FOAM OVER 4" MIN COMPACTED GRANULAR FILL EXISTING FOUNDATION WALLPIN FOOTING TO EXISTING 11 44 2X12 JOISTS 16"OCCONCRETE DOOR HEADER PER ENGINEERING EXISTING GARAGE FOUNDATION 332X8 JOISTS 12"OC16" TRUSSES GENERAL NOTES SCHEDULE OPTIONAL AIR EXCHANGER/CONDITIONER GARAGE STEM WALLS 6" AFF WALL TO BE CUT DOWN TO ALLOWING MERGING OF FLOORS RELOCATE ELECTRICAL METER (TEMP ELECTRICAL NEEDED) RELOCATE GARAGE HEATER VENT REUSE EXISTING WINDOW 11 22 33 44 55 66 Foundation REVISIONS Number Date Revised By Description SHEET #: SCALE: DATE:PAGE TITLE:11/5/2025 1/4"= 1'0" 1FOUNDATION PLANDRAWN BY: D FOGELBERGNEW HOME PLANS FOR:BITTING RESIDENCE 1531 CAMDEN RIDGE DRCHANHASSEN, MN 3D VIEWS ARE NOT TO SCALE AND MAY NOT REFLECT EXACTLY WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PROJECT. RENDER VIEWS ARE REPRESENTATIONS OF WHAT THE VIEW COULD LOOK LIKE, NOT WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE. 2D VIEWS ALWAYS SUPERCEDE 3D VIEWS LICENSE NUMBER: BC45715813727 LOUISVILLE RD,SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379© XPAND INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, DUPLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PLAN WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED PHONE:952-292-6107 EMAIL:dave@xpandinc.comXPAND INC. CLIENTEMAIL: PHONE:CELLPHONE:TOTAL ADDITION HARDCOVER GARAGE - 498SF PORCH - 274SF DRIVEWAY - EST. 198SF DECK STAIRS LANDING 9.75SF 4X8 APRON AT BACK STORAGE- 32SF (OPTIONAL) TOTAL EXISTING HARDCOVER 2976SF- 20.18% - EXCLUDES EXISTING PATIO - TO BE REMOVED TOTAL PROPOSED HARDCOVER 3987.75SF - 26.93% 10 12683068 306816080 5106830683068 14090 UP UP UP 5 : 12 5 : 12 5 : 12 5 : 1210 : 1210 : 127 : 1210 : 12 10 : 127 : 1210 : 12 R6 R6 R6R6 3 WP WP WP 3 E7 4 E7 4 E8E8 1'-3" 10"15'1'-2 12"1'-10 12"3'2'18'38' 4'-8" 1'-8" 15'18'-8"11'-4" 2'-6"10'2'-6"4'-2"3'4'-2"10'6'-5"4'-8 12"6'-10 12"1'-6 12"3'1'-10 12"1'-10 12"3'2'2'1'-11"10'1'-9 12"3'1'-3 12"52'50'45'3'2'17'-6"20'-6" 1'-9"14'1'-9"2'-3"16'1 2"11'-10"3'-3"3'-3"18'55'-0" X 30'-2" 29'-5" X 6'-9" 10'-4" X 29'-2" 19'-6" X 21'-6"17'-6" X 19'-6" 14'-10" X 11'-9" EXISTING GARAGE PORCH EXISTING LIVING GARAGE 4" CONCRETE SLAB TO TIE INTO EXISTING 8" SPANCRETE PANELS W/2" CONC. TOPPER MATCH FINAL FLOOR HEIGHT TO REST OF GARAGE. 22 CONNECT WITH EXISTING GARAGE LIGHTS GAS FIREPLACEGARAGE MINI-SPLIT DECK NEW DRIVEWAY AREA APPROX. 198SF CONC. LANDING REVISIONS Number Date Revised By Description SHEET #: SCALE: DATE:PAGE TITLE:11/5/2025 1/4" = 1'0" 2MAIN LEVEL PLANDRAWN BY: D FOGELBERGNEW HOME PLANS FOR:BITTING RESIDENCE 1531 CAMDEN RIDGE DRCHANHASSEN, MN 3D VIEWS ARE NOT TO SCALE AND MAY NOT REFLECT EXACTLY WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PROJECT. RENDER VIEWS ARE REPRESENTATIONS OF WHAT THE VIEW COULD LOOK LIKE, NOT WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE. 2D VIEWS ALWAYS SUPERCEDE 3D VIEWS LICENSE NUMBER: BC45715813727 LOUISVILLE RD,SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379© XPAND INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, DUPLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PLAN WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED PHONE:952-292-6107 EMAIL:dave@xpandinc.comXPAND INC. CLIENTEMAIL: PHONE:CELLPHONE:11 DN 2668 266830682668266826682668 7 : 1210 : 12 7 : 1210 : 12 10 : 12 10 : 127 : 127 : 1210 : 12 7 : 1210 : 12 E7 4 E7 4 E8E8 4'-9 12"10'-6"5'-3"3'-9 12"19'-0 12"10'-10 12"11'-6"5'-8 1 2"5'-9" 5'-5 1 2"18'-3 12"11'-0 1 2"10'-5"16'-9" 2"11'-4" 2'-9"5'-10"2'-9"10'19'-0 12"10'-10 12"2'-3 12"5'-10"2'-9"10'-5" 10'-4" X 18'-3" 16'-8" X 10'-4"66 55 OFFICE BEDROOM REVISIONS Number Date Revised By Description SHEET #: SCALE: DATE:PAGE TITLE:11/5/2025 1/4" = =1'0" 3UPPER LEVEL PLANDRAWN BY: D FOGELBERGNEW HOME PLANS FOR:BITTING RESIDENCE 1531 CAMDEN RIDGE DRCHANHASSEN, MN 3D VIEWS ARE NOT TO SCALE AND MAY NOT REFLECT EXACTLY WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PROJECT. RENDER VIEWS ARE REPRESENTATIONS OF WHAT THE VIEW COULD LOOK LIKE, NOT WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE. 2D VIEWS ALWAYS SUPERCEDE 3D VIEWS LICENSE NUMBER: BC45715813727 LOUISVILLE RD,SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379© XPAND INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, DUPLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PLAN WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED PHONE:952-292-6107 EMAIL:dave@xpandinc.comXPAND INC. CLIENTEMAIL: PHONE:CELLPHONE:12 7 : 12 7 : 127 : 12 7 : 12 7 : 12 5 : 12 TOP OF SLAB -9.9' TOP OF GARAGE SLAB -1.8'8'-1 12"TOP OF SUBFLOOR - 1ST FLOOR 0'1'-9 12"TOP OF PLATE 9.1'9'-1"TOP OF SUBFLOOR - 2ND FLOOR 10.1'1'-1"TOP OF PLATE 18.2'8'-1"1'-9"14'1'-9"2'-3"16'2'-4" 7 : 12 7 : 127 : 12 7 : 12 7 : 12 5 : 12 FRONT ELEVATION 7 : 12 7 : 12 TOP OF SUBFLOOR - FOUNDATION -10' BOTTOM OF WALL -2.1'7'-11"TOP OF SUBFLOOR - 1ST FLOOR 0'2'-1"TOP OF PLATE 9.1'9'-1"TOP OF SUBFLOOR - 2ND FLOOR 10.1'1'-1"TOP OF PLATE 18.2'8'-1"RIDGE 24.7'6'-5"14'-9 1 2"14'-8 1 2" 7 : 12 7 : 12 REAR ELEVATION REVISIONS Number Date Revised By Description SHEET #: SCALE: DATE:PAGE TITLE:11/5/2025 1/4" = =1'0" DRAWN BY: D FOGELBERGNEW HOME PLANS FOR:BITTING RESIDENCE 1531 CAMDEN RIDGE DRCHANHASSEN, MN 3D VIEWS ARE NOT TO SCALE AND MAY NOT REFLECT EXACTLY WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PROJECT. RENDER VIEWS ARE REPRESENTATIONS OF WHAT THE VIEW COULD LOOK LIKE, NOT WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE. 2D VIEWS ALWAYS SUPERCEDE 3D VIEWS LICENSE NUMBER: BC45715813727 LOUISVILLE RD,SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379© XPAND INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, DUPLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PLAN WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED PHONE:952-292-6107 EMAIL:dave@xpandinc.comXPAND INC. CLIENTEMAIL: PHONE:CELLPHONE:13 10 : 12 10 : 12 10 : 12 10 : 12 10 : 12 5 : 12 38'-11"20' TOP OF SLAB -9.9' BOTTOM OF WALL -1.2'8'-9"TOP OF SUBFLOOR - 1ST FLOOR 0'1'-2"HEADER 5.1'5'-1 12"TOP OF PLATE 9.1'3'-11 12"TOP OF SUBFLOOR - 2ND FLOOR 10.1'1'-1"HEADER 17.1'6'-11 12"TOP OF PLATE 18.2'1'-1 12"HIGHEST RIDGE 27.7'9'-5 12"1 2"21'-4 1 2"5'-10"2'-10"15'3'2' 10 : 12 10 : 12 10 : 12 10 : 12 10 : 12 5 : 12 LEFT ELEVATION 10 : 12 5 : 12 TOP OF SLAB -9.9' TOP OF SUBFLOOR - 1ST FLOOR 0'9'-11"HEADER 7.8'7'-9 12"TOP OF PLATE 9.1'1'-3 12"TOP OF SUBFLOOR - 2ND FLOOR 10.1'1'-1"TOP OF PLATE 18.2'8'-1"3'-3" 3'-9 1 2"18' 10 : 12 5 : 12 RIGHT ELEVATION REVISIONS Number Date Revised By Description SHEET #: SCALE: DATE:PAGE TITLE:11/5/2025 1/4" = 1'0" 4EXTERIOR ELEVATIONSDRAWN BY: D FOGELBERGNEW HOME PLANS FOR:BITTING RESIDENCE 1531 CAMDEN RIDGE DRCHANHASSEN, MN 3D VIEWS ARE NOT TO SCALE AND MAY NOT REFLECT EXACTLY WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PROJECT. RENDER VIEWS ARE REPRESENTATIONS OF WHAT THE VIEW COULD LOOK LIKE, NOT WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE. 2D VIEWS ALWAYS SUPERCEDE 3D VIEWS LICENSE NUMBER: BC45715813727 LOUISVILLE RD,SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379© XPAND INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, DUPLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PLAN WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED PHONE:952-292-6107 EMAIL:dave@xpandinc.comXPAND INC. CLIENTEMAIL: PHONE:CELLPHONE:14 Project: Variance Request (Planning Case 2025-18) Planning Commission Review Date: December 2, 2025 60 Day Action Deadline: December 31, 2025 Drafted By: Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner Staff Report Date: November 26, 2025 SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a variance for hardcover in the shoreland management district to build a garage and home addition on the subject property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the requested variance. LOCATION: 1531 Camden Ridge Drive, Chanhassen, 55317 (Subject Property) APPLICANT: Xpand Inc. OWNER: Clint Bitting CURRENT ZONING: Planned Unit Development Residential (PUDR) 2040 LAND USE PLAN: Residential Medium Density ACREAGE: 0.34 Acres PROPOSED MOTIONS: “The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments denies the requested hardcover variance in the shoreland management district and adopts the attached Findings of Facts and Decision.” 15 LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING: The city’s discretion in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether the proposed project meets the standards in the zoning ordinance for a variance. The city has a moderate level of discretion with a variance because the applicant is seeking a deviation from established standards. This is a quasi -judicial decision. Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Chapter 20, Division 3, Variances Planned Unit Development Regulations – Camden Ridge Article 20-VII, Shoreland Management District BACKGROUND This property was platted in 2013 as a part of Camden Ridge Subdivision. The home was built in 2014 and is located within the Shoreland Management District, as well as the Bluff Creek Overlay District. ZONING OVERVIEW The Camden Ridge subdivision is located in a planned unit development with a set of regulations specific to this development. The development contains 32 single-family homes and 13 twin-homes. The property located at 1531 Camden Ridge Drive is located within the Shoreland Management District and the Bluff Creek Overlay District, each of these districts applies another set of regulations aside from the base zoning district in order to protect natural resources. The Shoreland Management District is an overlay with a set of regulations established by the City and the Department of Natural Resources. Properties within the Shoreland are restricted to a maximum lot coverage of 25%, unless they are platted prior to January 1, 1976, in which case they may go up to 30% with a stormwater BMP. The subject property was platted in 2013; therefore the 25% maximum lot coverage applies. The Camden Ridge planned unit development also references these regulations stating lots within the shoreland district shall not exceed 25% site coverage. The applicant is requesting a lot coverage of 27.4% to construct an additional garage space and a home addition including a covered screened porch, bedroom, and office. Along with the proposed additional garage space a driveway expansion is proposed. The Bluff Creek Overlay District encompasses the south-west corner of the property, this overlay does not affect the requested variance or proposed additions. The purpose of this overlay is to set structure s back from the boundary in order to protect natural resources such as topography, water resources, flora, and fauna. 16 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REVIEW The variance request appears to be a matter of design preference rather than a unique circumstance resulting in a practical difficulty. Unique circumstances relate to physical characteristics of the land - such as lot dimensions, steep slopes, poor soils, wetlands, and trees. These do not include physical limitations or personal circumstances of the property owner that prevent compliance with the impervious surface provision, such as size of home or design preferences. Due to this the DNR recommends denial of the request. ANALYSIS 1. “Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this chapter and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan.” The requested variance is not in harmony with the general purposes and the intent of the Shoreland Management District chapter and is not found to be consistent with both the shoreland management district and the comprehensive plan’s intent to protect and enhance natural resources. 2. “When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this chapter. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems.” The requested variance lacks practical difficulty in complying with the zoning ordinances, as there are no physical characteristics of the property that pose a practical difficulty such as lot configuration or shape, natural areas, or steep slopes that would prevent the property owner from using the property in a reasonable manner permitted by the zoning ordinance. 3. “That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.” Economic considerations alone do not provide a practical difficulty in justification for the requested variance. 4. “The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property, not created by the landowner.” The landowner desires to increase the size of the home, garage, and driveway on the subject property. The plight of the landowner is not due to unique circumstances to the property that would justify a variance. 5. “The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.” The variance, if granted, would alter the character of the locality by increasing impervious lot cover and generating additional untreated stormwater discharge to nearby water resources. 17 6. “Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in M.S. § 216C.06, subd. 14, when in harmony with this chapter.” The proposed is not an earth-sheltered construction and therefore not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following motion and the adoption of the attached findings of fact and action. “The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments denies the requested hardcover variance in the shoreland management district and adopts the attached Findings of Facts and Decision .” 18 Memorandum To: Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner Eric Maass, Community Development Director From: Joe Seidl, Water Resources Engineer CC: Charles Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer George Bender, Assistant City Engineer Mackenze Grunig, Project Engineer Date: 11/25/2025 Re: Variance Review at – 1531 Camden Ridge Drive, Planning Case #2025-18 The Water Resources Department has reviewed the variance submittal for 1531 Camden Ridge Drive. These comments are organized into two categories: general comments & findings and proposed conditions. General comments are informational and provide the basis for findings or guidance during preliminary planning. Proposed conditions are requirements that Water Resources recommends for inclusion in the final order if any variance were to be approved. References to the “City Standards” refer to the City of Chanhassen Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The plans submitted with this application have been reviewed solely to evaluate the feasibility of the project relative to the requested variances and the proposal’s general conformance with City Standards. A recommendation regarding variance feasibility does not constitute final approval of any alignments, materials, access points, grading, or utility connections shown or implied in the submittal. Detailed construction drawings will be required and reviewed for compliance with City Standards, the Chanhassen Code of Ordinances, the final variance order, and the professional judgment of the City Engineer. General Comments and Findings 1. It is the opinion of the Water Resources Department that the requested variance could only be developed in conformance with the Chanhassen Code of Ordinances and City Standards if all comments and conditions in this memo are addressed. However, as outlined below, staff does not support the requested hard cover variance. 19 2. The applicant requests a hardcover variance in the Shoreland Management District to build a garage and home addition on the property. 3. Properties within the Shoreland Management District are restricted to a maximum lot coverage of 25%, unless the lot was platted prior to January 1, 1976. Because the parcel at 1531 Camden Ridge Drive was not platted prior to this date, it does not qualify for any increased lot coverage allowance and cannot exceed the 25% maximum, even with offsetting stormwater BMPs or shoreline buffers. City Code does not permit trading additional impervious surface for BMP installation in these circumstances. 4. Both the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) do not support increases in impervious surface especially within Shoreland areas where runoff directly drains to high -value water resources. 5. The property has a lot area of approximately 14,810 square feet. Based on that approximate lot area provided below is a breakdown of hardcover as a percentage of lot area: • The existing hardcover as outlined in the original survey is approximately 3076 square feet which equates to hardcover percent of 20.8% • The proposed hardcover as outlined in the submitted plans is approximately 4054 square feet which equates to hardcover percent of 27.4% Based on the submitted plans, the project results in a net increase in impervious area of approximately 978 square feet. The increase in hardcover over the allotted 25% limit which contradicts the intent of the City’s Local Surface Water Management Plan, the Shoreland Ordinance, and state and watershed district guidance for shoreland redevelopment. 6. There are no existing stormwater BMPs onsite or directly downstream of the property. Runoff from the property flows untreated into Bluff Creek which is on the MPCA’s list of impaired waters for turbidity and fish biodiversity. Increasing the amount of hardcover increases the volume and rate of stormwater runoff and the load of pollutants such as phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment entering the receiving waterbody. 7. Increased impervious area is especially harmful near adjacent and downstream water resources because it: • Increases nutrient-laden runoff, driving algal blooms and degrading water clarity. • Accelerates shoreline erosion and destabilizes slopes. 20 • Reduces infiltration, groundwater recharge, and baseflow to downstream streams, lakes, and wetlands. • Increases thermal pollution, affecting aquatic habitat. This is a key reason both the DNR and watershed district do not support increased hardcover in situations like this, and why the City’s 25% lot cover limit exists. 8. The City of Chanhassen’s Local Surface Water Management Plan, Policy 2.14, states: “Protect shorelands and water resources. All properties are required to have native vegetated buffer adjacent to wetlands, storm ponds, and water resources. Non-conforming properties and lots of record shall be brought into compliance when applying for per mits or variances. The minimum non-conforming buffer width shall be 10 feet.” City Ordinance - Shoreland Management District Section 20-490 states: In evaluating all variances, zoning and building permit applications, or conditional use requests, the zoning authority shall require the property owner to address, when appropriate, stormwater runoff management, reducing impervious surfaces, increasing setback, restoration of wetlands, vegetative buffers, sewage treatment and water supply capabilities, and other conservation-designed actions. 9. Lot coverage limits protect water resources by: • Restricting runoff volume and pollutant loads • Maintaining natural infiltration and groundwater recharge • Preserving shoreline stability and ecological function For these reasons, BMPs cannot be exchanged for additional impervious area. Reducing the size of the home, garage, or driveway is the appropriate method for complying with ordinance requirements. 10. The applicant requests a hardcover variance to exceed the 25% allowed. Staff finds that the site can be redeveloped in a compliant manner without increasing impervious surface beyond the 25% limit. The size and configuration of the proposed addition and driveway appear to be design choices, not site constraints. As such the Water Resources Department does not support the requested variance. 11. If any variance were approved by the Planning Commission, staff strongly recommends applying City Ordinance Sec. 20-490 and Policy 2.14 to establish permanent native buffers and implement stormwater practices in an attempt to mitigate impacts. 21 Proposed Conditions 1. 1 A permanent 10 - foot native vegetated buffer adjacent to the trail with permanent buffer signs must be installed along the upstream side using species native to the ecotype. The buffer design may be configured around the path and stairs. Design plans mu st be approved by the Water Resources Engineer. 2. A buffer agreement describing the precise location and extent of the buffer strip, as well as the restrictions and maintenance for activities within the buffer strip and shall be signed by the property owner and the city and shall be recorded against the p roperty at the county recorder's office. The property owner shall be responsible for all costs and fees associated with the buffer strip dedication. 3. The installation of any improvements on the Site shall meet all applicable jurisdictional requirements, including but not limited to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, and all applicable pe rmits shall be obtained prior to any site improvements. 22 CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION IN RE: Application of property owner Clint Bitting for a hardcover variance of 27.4% on a property within the shoreland management district– Planning Case 2025-18. On December 2nd, the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments, met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed variance preceded by published and mailed notice. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development Residential (PUDR). 2. The property is guided in the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan for Residential Medium Density. 3. The property legal description as described in Exhibit A. 4. Variance Findings – Section 20-58 of the City Code provides the following criteria for the granting of a variance: a. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Chapter and when the variances are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Finding: The requested variance is not in harmony with the general purposes and the intent of the Shoreland Management District chapter and is not found to be consistent with both the shoreland management district and the comprehensive plan’s intent to protect and enhance natural resources. b. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical difficulties" as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this Chapter. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Finding: The requested variance lacks practical difficulty in complying with the zoning ordinances, as there are no physical characteristics of the property that pose a practical 23 difficulty such as lot configuration or shape, natural areas, or steep slopes that would prevent the property owner from using the property in a reasonable manner permitted by the zoning ordinance. c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone. Finding: Economic considerations alone do not provide a practical difficulty in justification for the requested variance. d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. Finding: The landowner desires to increase the size of the home, garage, and driveway on the subject property. The plight of the landowner is not due to unique circumstances to the property that would justify a variance. e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Finding: The variance, if granted, would alter the character of the locality by increasing impervious lot cover and generating additional untreated stormwater discharge to nearby water resources. f. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this Chapter. Finding: The proposed is not an earth-sheltered construction and therefore not applicable. 5. The planning report #2025-18 dated November 26, 2025, prepared by Rachel Arsenault is incorporated herein. DECISION The Planning Commission denies the requested hardcover variance within the shoreland management district. ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 2nd day of December 2025. CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION BY: Its Chairman 24 Exhibit A Lot 3, Block 5, Camden Ridge, Carver County, Minnesota. 25 CITY OF CIIANHASSEN AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA) ) ss. COLINTY OF CARVER ) I, Jenny Potter, being first duly swom, on oath deposes that she is and was on November 20,,2025, the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota; that on said date she caused to be mailed a copy of the attached notice Consider the request for a hardcover variance in the shoreland management district to build a home and garage addition. Applicant: Xpand Inc., to the persons named on atlached Exhibit "A", by enclosing a copy ofsaid notice in an envelope addressed to such owner, and depositing the envelopes addressed to all such owners in the United States mail with postage fully prepaid thereon; that the names and addresses ofsuch owners were those appearing as such by the records of the County Treasurer, Carver County, Minnesota, and by other appropriate records. Jennv Pcr , City Clerk Subscribed and swom to before me this Zl day of NoVenbcr .2025 AMY K.WEIDMANt 2 Notary Pub lic-Minnesota JAn 31,2027A^uVfndrrnc"n: Notary Public srilh{^-- 26 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Date & Time: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This hearing may not start until later in the evening, depending on the order of the agenda. Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd. Proposal: Consider the request for a hardcover variance in the shoreland management district to build a home and garage addition. Applicant: Xpand Inc Property Location: 1531 Camden Ridge Dr A location map is on the reverse side of this notice. What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps: 1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project. 2. The applicant will present plans for the project. 3. Planning Commission discusses the proposal. 4. Public hearing is opened taking comments from the public, up to 5 minutes per person. 5. Public hearing is closed and the Planning Commission continues discussion on the project prior to voting on the project. Questions & Comments: To view project information before the meeting, please visit the city’s proposed development webpage: www.chanhassenmn.gov/proposeddevelopments Sign up to receive email updates about this or other projects. Go to https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/i-want-to/subscribe Date & Time: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This hearing may not start until later in the evening, depending on the order of the agenda. Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd. Proposal: Consider the request for a hardcover variance in the shoreland management district to build a home and garage addition. Applicant: Xpand Inc Property Location: 1531 Camden Ridge Dr A location map is on the reverse side of this notice. What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps: 1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project. 2. The applicant will present plans for the project. 3. Planning Commission discusses the proposal. 4. Public hearing is opened taking comments from the public, up to 5 minutes per person. 5. Public hearing is closed and the Planning Commission continues discussion on the project prior to voting on the project. Questions & Comments: To view project information before the meeting, please visit the city’s proposed development webpage: www.chanhassenmn.gov/proposeddevelopments Sign up to receive email updates about this or other projects. Go to https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/i-want-to/subscribe 27 Disclaimer This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records, information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. 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Stat. {331A.01. (Bl This Public Notice was printed irnd pub- lishcd in said ncwspaper(s) oncc each $cek, lbr I succcssivc wcck(s): thc first insertion bcing on I l/:0/:025 and thc last insertion being on I I l2ol2ll25. NTORTCACE FORECLOSLIRE NOTICES Pursurnl ao l\linnesota St!t. {5130.031 rclating to thc publicatioD of mortgagc lbrcclosurc noticcs: Thc ncwspapcr complies wilh lhc conditions dcscribcd in S580.031. subd. l. clausc (l) or (2). lf thc ncwspapcr's known oflice of issuc is lociited in u countt- adjoining thc county uhcrc thc mortgagcd premiscs or somc part o[ thc mortgagcd prcmiscs dcscribcd in thc noticc are locatcd. a subst ntial portion of thc ncwspnpcr's circulation is in thq lattcr count)'. CITY OF CHANHASSEN CAHVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING CASE NO.2025-18 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thAt the Chanhass€n Planning Com- mission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Cham- bors in Chanhasson City Hall 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hoaring is to consider a requesl lor a hardcovor variance in tho shor&. land lmnagen€nt dislict to build a garage and home addilion located al 1531 Camden Ridg€ Dr. Zon6d PUIR. Property Owner: Clint Bit ihg, Applicanl: Xpand Inc. Proiect cbcuments lor this rcquesl are avallable lor public r€view on th€ city's websile al tlw.lbtoha!.:aroo.gql DlPoosiddedqgoeoi! or al CitY Hall during regular busin€ss hours. All inierested persons a€ invited lo anend this public headng and expEss lh€ir opinions with rBspec! to this proposal. Moeting dale is subject to change. Rachel Arsenaull Associate Planner Email: arsenaultochsnh6ssanmn.9ov Pt.one:952-227-1132 Published in the Sun Sailor Nov.mber 20. 2025 1502832 B\,*-. rZ- Dcsignllcd Scnl Subscribcd and s*,orn to or amrmed bcforc me on l1/20/2025 Nolar\ Public Darlen€ Marie MacPhsrson Notary Public Minnesota corimisslon EqrilEs Jan. 31 , 2029 Rate lnformalion: (l ) Lowcsl classified ratc pati by commercial uscrs for comparablc spact: $999.99 pcr column inch .\d lD 150:81: 31 DATE: November 28, 2025 TO: Chanhassen Planning Commission FROM: Camden Ridge Neighborhood HOA Board RE: Biting Variance Request 1531 Camden Ridge Dr. The Camden Ridge Neighborhood HOA Board has had an opportunity to review the request and plans for the Biting house addition at 1531 Camden Ridge Dr. We understand that these plans require a variance to the established hardcover requirements. Each board member has voted to approve this request as presented once the City has conducted their public hearing and given approval. Over the years, the Bitings have demonstrated themselves to be conscientious neighbors who always maintain their home and yard in meticulous condition. We have the utmost faith that this addition will blend in nicely with our neighborhood and provide the Bitings with the additional space needed for their family. We are requesting that the Planning Department, Commission and City Council approve their variance request and permits as submitted. Feel free to contact me, Janet Lash, President with any questions you may have. Janet Lash, President Jeff Jacobs, Treasurer Danny Mogollon, Secretary Anne Dunn, Director Greg Viland, Director 32 Planning Commission Item December 2, 2025 Item Ordinance XXX: Amending Chapters 1, 18 and 20 Defining and Regulating Heritage Trees File No.Item No: B.2 Agenda Section PUBLIC HEARINGS Prepared By Eric Maass, Community Development Director Applicant Present Zoning Land Use Acerage Density Applicable Regulations SUGGESTED ACTION "Motion to recommend City Council adoption of the Heritage Tree Ordinance as presented." SUMMARY Staff has prepared a draft Heritage Tree Ordinance applicable to development projects. The ordinance establishes which trees shall be considered "Heritage Trees" and outlines regulations regarding their removal and subsequent replacement due to development. This agenda item was first introduced to the Planning Commission on October 7 and was also reviewed by the Environmental Commission on October 8. Following a formal recommendation by the Planning Commission, the ordinance will be brought forward to the City Council for formal adoption consideration. 33 The city's Environmental Resources Specialist, Jamie Marsh, will be in attendance to present the draft ordinance to the Planning Commission and address any questions or comments from the Commission. BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Heritage Tree Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS Heritage Tree Redlined Ordinance Heritage Tree Ordinance Public Comments Affidavit of Publication 34 CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. XXX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 AND CHAPTER 18, CHANHASSEN, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND SUBDIVISION CODE, DEFINING HERITAGE TREES AND ADDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS RELATED TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS AND PRESERVATION OF OR REPLACEMENT OF HERITAGE TREES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 1, Section 1-2 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to include the following: Heritage Tree means any healthy deciduous or coniferous tree measuring at least 25 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) Significant Tree means any healthy tree species measuring five inches or more DBH; (20) Critical root zone: the minimum area around the tree that must remain undisturbed. This is calculated by measuring the tree’s dbh and for each inch of tree diameter, one foot of root zone radius must be protected. For example, a tree with a dbh of 10, the critical root zone of the tree is 10 feet (10” dbh x 1’ root zone protection = 10 feet of root zone protection measured from the base of the tree in all directions.. Section 2. Section 18-61(d)(2) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended as follows: (2) Prior to the submittal of development plans, a tree survey of the site shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect, licensed foresters, or other professional approved by the city. The tree survey shall reflect conditions on site at the time of submittal, or shall have been reviewed and updated no more than two years prior to the submittal date. This survey shall include the species, DBH size, condition identified as poor, fair, or good, location of all trees over five inches in diameter and any damaged or diseased trees on site. All heritage, significant, special, damaged, or diseased trees shall be tagged and identified on the survey. A delineation of the existing canopy coverage area(s), which outline all areas covered by tree canopy, shall be included as part of the survey. 35 Additionally, all damaged and diseased trees shall be cataloged with the nature and extent of any damage or disease specified Section 3. Section 18-61(d)(2)(c) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to read as follows: c. Priority shall be given to retaining stands of trees and undisturbed wooded lands , as well as heritage trees. No more than ten percent of the canopy retention requirement may be met by an individual tree that is not included within a designated woodland area. Section 4. Section 18-61(d)(2) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota is hereby amended to add subsections f through h: f. In addition to minimum canopy coverage, if a subdivision proposes to remove heritage trees, the applicant will be subject to additional replacement requirements. A removal allowance of up to 25% of heritage tree diameter inches will be given. Heritage trees removed from the site in excess of the 25% allowance shall be required to be replaced at a rate of 1 inch of replacement for every 1 inch of heritage trees proposed to be removed These replacement plantings are in addition to and do not count towards plantings associated with adherence to canopy coverage requirements. If an applicant can establish to the sole satisfaction of the city that their site has been designed such that one or more Heritage Trees are preserved that otherwise would have been removed, the amount of diameter inches can be subtracted from the replacement requirements set forth in part f. The diameter inches subtracted from the replacements required shall not exceed 25% of the replacement trees. g. Heritage Trees and Significant Trees shall be considered removed, killed, or lost if: 1. Shown to be removed on the tree removal plan. 2. 30% or more of the trees critical root zone is damaged by construction activity including but not limited to compaction, cutting, filling or grade change. 3. There is damage to the trunk of the tree that causes the loss of 40% or more of the bark. 4. 40% or more of the canopy is pruned or lost due to construction. h. General Exemptions: 1. The following species are not to be considered as heritage trees but still need to be listed on a tree survey if over 5 inches in diameter: ash, aspen, boxelder, elm, mulberry, willow, and fruit trees. 2. Any invasive or noxious species, as defined by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, will not be considered a heritage tree. 36 Section 5. Section 18-61(d)(9) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to read as follows: 9. If any protected significant trees or heritage trees are removed or killed or there is a loss of trees as the result of construction activities, the city requires replacement at the rate of two diameter inches per each inch of DBH of the removed, killed, or lost trees The replacement deciduous trees shall be at least 2½ inches in diameter and replacement coniferous trees shall be at least 6 feet at the time of planting. For replacement calculation purposes, a 6-foot coniferous tree shall be counted as 2 inches dbh replacement and an 8-foot coniferous tree shall be counted as 2.5 inches dbh. All replacement trees will be species that conform to the "list of desirable tree species" as established in city code section 18-61. No more than ten percent of the trees may be from any one tree species, no more than 20% from the same genus and no more than 30% from the same family. Other species or sizes may be used as replacement trees, subject to approval by the city. Alternatively, at the city's discretion, if a developer removes trees within a protected area, the canopy coverage area shall be calculated for that area, and a replacement area two times the canopy coverage area that was removed shall be planted. One tree shall be planted for each 1,089 square feet of required replacement area. Trees shall be from the list of desirable tree species, no more than ten percent of trees from any one tree species, with an average 2½-inch diameter, a similar species as vegetation existing on-site, and appropriate to the soil conditions. If significant trees require replacement, but cannot be planted on the original site due to space restrictions, the developer shall pay thesignificant tree replacement fee. . For any heritage trees that cannot be replaced on site due to space restrictions, the developer shall pay the city one and a half times the rate of the fee set for significant trees as established within the city fee schedule Section 6. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___day of _____, 2025, by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota ______________________________ ________________________________ Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor (Published in the ____________ on ______________________________) 37 CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. XXX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 AND CHAPTER 18, CHANHASSEN, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND SUBDIVISION CODE, DEFINING HERITAGE TREES AND ADDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS RELATED TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS AND PRESERVATION OF OR REPLACEMENT OF HERITAGE TREES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 1, Section 1-2 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to include the following: Heritage Tree means any healthy deciduous or coniferous tree measuring at least 25 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) Significant Tree means any healthy tree species measuring five inches or more DBH; (20) Critical root zone: the minimum area around the tree that must remain undisturbed. This is calculated by measuring the tree’s dbh and for each inch of tree diameter, one foot of root zone radius must be protected. For example, a tree with a dbh of 10, the critical root zone of the tree is 10 feet (10” dbh x 1’ root zone protection = 10 feet of root zone protection measured from the base of the tree in all directions.. Section 2. Section 18-61(d)(2) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended as follows: (2) Prior to the submittal of development plans, a tree survey of the site shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect, licensed foresters, or other professional approved by the city. The tree survey shall reflect conditions on site at the time of submittal, or shall have been reviewed and updated no more than two years prior to the submittal date. This survey shall include the species, DBH size, condition identified as poor, fair, or good, location of all trees over five inches in diameter and any damaged or diseased trees on site. All heritage, significant, special, damaged, or diseased trees shall be tagged and identified on the survey. A delineation of the existing canopy coverage area(s), which outline all areas covered by tree canopy, shall be included as part of the survey. 38 Additionally, all damaged and diseased trees shall be cataloged with the nature and extent of any damage or disease specified Section 3. Section 18-61(d)(2)(c) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to read as follows: c. Priority shall be given to retaining stands of trees and undisturbed wooded lands , as well as heritage trees. No more than ten percent of the canopy retention requirement may be met by an individual tree that is not included within a designated woodland area. Section 4. Section 18-61(d)(2) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota is hereby amended to add subsections f through h: f. In addition to minimum canopy coverage, if a subdivision proposes to remove heritage trees, the applicant will be subject to additional replacement requirements. A removal allowance of up to 25% of heritage tree diameter inches will be given. Heritage trees removed from the site in excess of the 25% allowance shall be required to be replaced at a rate of 1 inch of replacement for every 1 inch of heritage trees proposed to be removed These replacement plantings are in addition to and do not count towards plantings associated with adherence to canopy coverage requirements. If an applicant can establish to the sole satisfaction of the city that their site has been designed such that one or more Heritage Trees are preserved that otherwise would have been removed, the amount of diameter inches can be subtracted from the replacement requirements set forth in part f. The diameter inches subtracted from the replacements required shall not exceed 25% of the replacement trees. g. Heritage Trees and Significant Trees shall be considered removed, killed, or lost if: 1. Shown to be removed on the tree removal plan. 2. 30% or more of the trees critical root zone is damaged by construction activity including but not limited to compaction, cutting, filling or grade change. 3. There is damage to the trunk of the tree that causes the loss of 40% or more of the bark. 4. 40% or more of the canopy is pruned or lost due to construction. h. General Exemptions: 1. The following species are not to be considered as heritage trees but still need to be listed on a tree survey if over 5 inches in diameter: ash, aspen, boxelder, elm, mulberry, willow, and fruit trees. 2. Any invasive or noxious species, as defined by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, will not be considered a heritage tree. 39 Section 5. Section 18-61(d)(9) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to read as follows: 9. If any protected significant trees or heritage trees are removed or killed or there is a loss of trees as the result of construction activities, the city requires replacement at the rate of two diameter inches per each inch of DBH of the removed, killed, or lost trees The replacement deciduous trees shall be at least 2½ inches in diameter and replacement coniferous trees shall be at least 6 feet at the time of planting. For replacement calculation purposes, a 6-foot coniferous tree shall be counted as 2 inches dbh replacement and an 8-foot coniferous tree shall be counted as 2.5 inches dbh. All replacement trees will be species that conform to the "list of desirable tree species" as established in city code section 18-61. No more than ten percent of the trees may be from any one tree species, no more than 20% from the same genus and no more than 30% from the same family. Other species or sizes may be used as replacement trees, subject to approval by the city. Alternatively, at the city's discretion, if a developer removes trees within a protected area, the canopy coverage area shall be calculated for that area, and a replacement area two times the canopy coverage area that was removed shall be planted. One tree shall be planted for each 1,089 square feet of required replacement area. Trees shall be from the list of desirable tree species, no more than ten percent of trees from any one tree species, with an average 2½-inch diameter, a similar species as vegetation existing on-site, and appropriate to the soil conditions. If significant trees require replacement, but cannot be planted on the original site due to space restrictions, the developer shall pay thesignificant tree replacement fee. . For any heritage trees that cannot be replaced on site due to space restrictions, the developer shall pay the city one and a half times the rate of the fee set for significant trees as established within the city fee schedule Section 6. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___day of _____, 2025, by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota ______________________________ ________________________________ Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor (Published in the ____________ on ______________________________) 40 From: Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2025 10:06 AM To: DL Public Comments <publiccomments@chanhassenmn.gov> Subject: Tree Ordinance Policy Hello - I support the preservation of heritage trees. If and when they must be removed, I support the replacement of additional trees to exceed what has been removed. Overall, I hope the city sets a goal in 2025/2026 to exponentially add more trees. This includes the "downtown" Chanhassen area, open spaces that can accommodate trees, and private property (perhaps incentivize property owners to identify spaces to add trees to private property). Thanks, Casey Norris 41 42 I do solemly swcar that the notice, as per the prool. was published in the edition oI thc SS Mtka_Excclsior_Edcn Prairie with the known oflicc of issue bcing located in thc county of: HENNEPIN *,ith additional circulation in the countics of: HENNEPIN and has I'ull knowledgc of thc facts statcd bclow: (A) The ncwspapcr has complicd with all ol' the requircmcnts constituting qualilica- tion as a qualilied ncwspapcr as providcd by Minn. Stat. gl3lA.0:. (B) This Public Notice was printcd and pub- lished in said newspaper(s) once each $cck. lbr I succcssive *ec'k(s); thc lirst insertion being on I l/20/2025 and the last inscrtion bcing on I l12l)12025. MORTGAGE FORECI]OSURE NOTICES Pursurnt to lltimesotr Strt. $580.033 relaliog to thc publication of mortgage forcclosurc noticcs: Thc ne$ spaper complies rvith the conditions described in 5580.031. subd. I, clausc (l) or (:). If the newspaper's known ollicc of issue is located in a county adjoining thc county where the mortgagcd premises or somc part ol the mortgaged prcmiscs described in the notice arc locatcd. a substantial portion of thc nc\r'spapcr's circulation is in thc latter count\r B): Designalcd Agcnl AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN Subscribed and sworn to or aflirmed beforc me on I l/20/2025 *(1",--* NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thal th6 Chanhasson Plannin9 Commis' sion will hold a public heaing on Tuesday December 2, 2025. at 6i00 p.m. in lhe Council Chambe6 in Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Marlet Blvd. The purpose ofthis hea ng is lo considff arnonding Chaplors 1, 18, and 20 o, the Chanhassen City Code to detine heritage lre€s and p€rformance standads for pr€serv- ing and eplacing BUch lrees dunng subdivision and site plan leviow. The poposed chenges a€ availablo for public revi6w al City Hall dunng Egular businoss hours or on the City s w6bsit6 at lw.CbaobasseoMlJ.Cpyl P&DasgdodiDa0cas. All inr6€st6d peBons arc inviled to atlend rhis public hoanng and oxpress lh6lr oplnlons wlth 6sp€ct to lhis proposal. Moeling date subjgct to change. CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Jamie Marsh Environmeotal ResouEes Spocialisr Emart imaBhOchanhassonmn.gov Phone:952-227-1138 Published in the Sun Sailor November 20. 2025 1502859 Notary Public Rate Inf{}rmalion: (l ) Lowest classified rate paid by cummcrcial users for comparable space: $999.99 pcr column inch Darlene Marie MacPhetson Notary Public tirinnesota Cqnmission E4iies Jan 31,2029My Ad tD t502859 43 Planning Commission Item December 2, 2025 Item Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated November 18, 2025 File No.Item No: D.1 Agenda Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Prepared By Amy Weidman, Senior Admin Support Specialist Applicant Present Zoning Land Use Acerage Density Applicable Regulations SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves its November 18, 2025 meeting minutes." SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION 44 "The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves its November 18, 2025 meeting minutes." ATTACHMENTS Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated November 18, 2025 45 CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 2025 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Noyes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Eric Noyes, Steve Jobe, Jeremy Rosengren, Ryan Soller, Mike Olmstead, Dave Grover, and Katie Trevena. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Eric Maass, Community Development Director. PUBLIC PRESENT: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consider Ordinance XXX: Amending Chanhassen Business Center Planned Unit Development Zoning Ordinance Chairman Noyes reviewed the public hearing process. Eric Maass, Community Development Director, reviewed the Chanhassen Business Center Planned Unit Development Zoning Ordinance. He noted that the PUD location is entirely developed. He stated that the existing PUD ordinance doesn’t explicitly state conditional or interim uses, and as a result, the conditional and interim uses listed within the underlying IOP zoning district apply. He summarized the permitted uses within the existing PUD for light industrial, warehouse, and office. He reviewed the existing permitted uses in the IOP District and the uses in the Chanhassen Business Center PUD Amendment. Mr. Maass reviewed the specific proposed permitted accessory purposes in the IOP district and the appropriate options for the Chanhassen Business Center PUD Amendment. He reviewed the conditional uses in the IOP district and those listed in the Chanhassen Business Center PUD Amendment. Commissioner Trevena asked for additional overall context between accessory uses, permitted uses, and permitted accessory uses. Mr. Maass answered that permitted uses did not require additional city approval for new building permits or tenants. He said that a permitted accessory use was only allowed in addition to the permitted use. He stated that a conditional use would need to complete the conditional use permit process with the Planning Commission and City Council. He said that the interim use had a sunset period, unlike the conditional use permit. 46 Planning Commission Minutes – November 18, 2025 2 Commissioner Jobe asked what was meant by a commercial tower. Mr. Maass responded that it would be a cell tower. Commissioner Jobe asked if the solar energy was on top of the building or free-standing panels. Mr. Maass answered that it could be either, and they had to meet regulations in the City Code about solar energy systems. Commissioner Rosengren asked if a daycare center was an accessory use; it had to be operating in conjunction with another business. Mr. Maass answered that yes, a permitted accessory use would have to be secondary to a permitted use. Commissioner Rosengren inquired about the use of an accessory for automotive repair. Mr. Maass answered that it would be expected to be a part of another auto-related use. Commissioner Soller asked what was driving the ordinance. Mr. Maass responded that the staff gets calls for zoning verification letters. He said that they have received requests for this area and it was identified that the PUD only called out specific permitted uses, but not conditional, interim, or permitted accessory uses specifically identified within the PUD. Chairman Noyes clarified that the object was not to permit something in the long term that did not make sense. Mr. Maass answered in the affirmative. Chairman Noyes asked if the changes would lead to more or less activity in the future. Mr. Maass responded that there were not a lot of vacancies at the business park. Commissioner Rosengren asked about food processing or a commercial kitchen. Mr. Maass answered that it could likely fit under the warehouse use definition. Commissioner Soller asked if a brewery with a tap room would be permitted and under which category. Mr. Maass answered that it would not be permitted currently. Commissioner Soller asked if a micro distillery would be permitted in the future. Mr. Maass answered that the PUD calls out specific uses allowed. He said that a less-obvious use could be approved by the City Council. He stated that certain permitted uses were not in the PUD amendment today. Commissioner Soller asked about the permitted accessory uses for the commercial kitchen operating with a taproom or cocktail room. He asked how this could exist if micro distilleries or breweries were not permitted. Mr. Maass responded that a commercial kitchen would need to be an accessory of a light industrial, warehouse, or office. If it did not fit one of the permitted uses, they should not have it as a permitted accessory use, or they could add language. Commissioner Jobe asked about the history and why it was not expanded upon more originally. Mr. Maass responded that he did not know why they did the paragraphs rather than specific uses. He thought the goal was to provide a specific type of business park that was specific to jobs rather than retail. 47 Planning Commission Minutes – November 18, 2025 3 Commissioner Rosengren asked if a brewery wanted to open here, if it would be approved, or if they would need to have additional conversations. Mr. Maass responded that the difference would be if they were inviting the public in or if they were just making and packaging the product. He said that it was setting it up so the primary driver was production and jobs. Commissioner Rosengren suggested being specific about the permitted uses if they thought there would be confusion. He did not think there needed to be additional clarification. Commissioner Soller said he was questioning being too restrictive for those who owned and managed the property. He asked if the owners would be happy or less happy with the option that is passed today. He said that they were trying to create a higher quality business park, but he asked how the Planning Commission could determine what high quality was determined to be. He voiced a preference to be more open. Chairman Noyes asked if the owners did not believe there would be a restrictive environment in the future since they did not attend the meeting. He thought that they were cleaning up and prioritizing, so the types of businesses fit the area. Commissioner Jobes asked about the indoor health and recreation clubs. He asked if it was initially not included because of the parking available. Mr. Maass answered that he did not know if fitness clubs were originally included, but they are considered more of a retail option. He stated that health and fitness clubs were not included in the existing IUPs. Commissioner Trevena noted that her husband was a landlord in town for similar types of properties. She asked if a health and fitness business wanted to open, and if they would have to go before the City Council. Mr. Maass answered that if the proposed use was not a permitted use or an accessory use to a permitted use, a conditional use, or an interim use, it would require a PUD amendment, or the City Council could use its discretion if it would fit under office, warehouse, or light industrial. Chairman Noyes said in the future an applicant could go forward with a reasonable ask to the Planning Commission, it would likely get approved. Chairman Noyes opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Chairman Noyes closed the public hearing. Commissioner Soller asked if any of the current tenants violated restricted uses that would be approved today. Mr. Maass answered that there were two properties that had outdoor storage. One had an additional conditional use permit, so it would continue to be allowed unless there was a violation of the conditional use permit. He stated that a second property had outdoor storage, but they did not have a conditional use permit. City staff is working to make contact with the applicant to try to understand if they have documentation to authorize the outdoor storage. 48 Planning Commission Minutes – November 18, 2025 4 Commissioner Jobe moved, Commissioner Grover seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission motions to recommend approval of the ordinance amending the Chanhassen Business Center PUD as recommended by city staff. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. GENERAL BUSINESS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 7, 2025 Commissioner Trevena moved, Commissioner Soller seconded to approve the Chanhassen Planning Commission summary minutes dated October 7, 2025, as presented. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS: None. CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION: Eric Maass, Community Development Director, stated that they held a groundbreaking for the Avienda apartments yesterday. He noted that Eden Springs, the 42-bed memory facility, was approved and would have a groundbreaking tomorrow. The new Excel Energy Service Center will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow. The Minnewashta Apartments received approval from the City Council. He stated that the Planning Commission would soon review the sign code and the Heritage Tree Ordinance. Chairman Noyes asked about the sign code and how it would be different than the previous discussion. Mr. Maass responded that they took the work and brought it to the City Attorney to make sure the regulations were in line with federal law. Commissioner Jobe asked how many work sessions would be planned for 2026. Mr. Maass answered that they did not have any scheduled, but he could consider feedback to add them working into the schedule. Chairman Noyes asked about the Planning Commission meeting on December 16. Mr. Maass responded that they were hoping to get additional work done in 2025. OPEN DISCUSSION: None. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Olmstead moved, Commissioner Trevena seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m. Submitted by Eric Maass Community Development Director 49