03.17.2026 PC MinutesCHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Noyes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Eric Noyes, Vice Chair Steve Jobe, Jeremy Rosengren, Ryan
Soller, Mike Olmstead, Dave Grover, and Katie Trevena.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Jeske, Planner; and Eric Maass, Community Development Director.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Ron Spoden ATSR
Paul Bourgeois Minnetonka School District
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consider Recommendation for Site Plan Approval for Minnetonka Middle School West
Facility Additions (#26-04)
Planner Rachel Jeske reviewed the development location and noted that the current zoning
designation was office & institutional, and the land use in the 2040 Land Use Plan is
public/semi-public. She summarized the completed communication, including a proposed
development sign placed on the property, a neighborhood meeting, an email sent to the proposed
development group, postcards sent to nearby properties, and a public hearing notice posted in the
Sun Sailor. She explained the city’s discretion in approving or denying a site plan. She
summarized the site plan and explained the proposed classroom additions, gymnasium addition,
and athletic facilities. She reviewed the landscaping and the mechanical equipment screening for
the site plan. She summarized the parking spaces required for the building. She provided an
overview of the existing grading and drainage conditions for the property and explained the
proposed two surface filtration basins and one sand filtration section located under the turf field.
Commissioner Jobe asked if they were losing parking spaces based on the setback requirements.
Ms. Jeske confirmed this information but clarified that they would be required to relocate them
elsewhere on the property.
Paul Bourgeois, Minnetonka School District, thanked the staff for considering the proposal. He
noted that the Facilities Task Force provided recommendations that they were hoping to
implement. They were open to modifications if necessary.
Chairman Noyes opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
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Chairman Noyes closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Olmstead moved, Commissioner Jobe seconded that the Chanhassen
Planning Commission recommends approval of the requested site plan for building
additions and site alterations to Minnetonka Middle School West, subject to the conditions
listed in the staff report, and adopts the Findings of Fact and Recommendation. All voted
in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MARCH 3, 2026
Commissioner Trevena moved, Commissioner Grover seconded to approve the
Chanhassen Planning Commission summary minutes dated March 3, 2026, as presented.
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE:
Community Development Director Eric Maass told the commissioners that the 2050
Comprehensive Plan Request for Proposals was currently out for review and consideration by
private consulting firms. The city has received questions from consulting firms asking questions
about the request for proposal. He will provide additional information when possible. The plan is
to hire a firm through the request for proposal by May. He also stated the Avienda development
team would provide an update to the City Council on Monday, March 23.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Soller 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 6:15 p.m.
Submitted by Eric Maass
Community Development Director