06-02-26 PC Agenda and Packet
A.6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS
B.1 Consider a Front Yard Setback Variance to Construct an Addition at 6691 Deerwood Drive
C.GENERAL BUSINESS
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D.1 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated April 21, 2026
E.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
F.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
G.CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION
H.OPEN DISCUSSION
I.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
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Planning Commission Item
June 2, 2026
Item Consider a Front Yard Setback Variance to Construct an Addition at 6691
Deerwood Drive
File No.Planning Case #26-08 Item No: B.1
Agenda Section PUBLIC HEARINGS
Prepared By Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner
Applicant Alexander Design Group.
Present Zoning Single Family Residential District (RSF)
Land Use Residential Low Density
Acerage
Density
Applicable
Regulations
Chapter 20 – Article 20-XII RSF Single-Family Residential
Chapter 20 – Article 20-II – Division 20-II-3 Variances
Chapter 20 – Article 20-XXVIII Bluff Protection
SUGGESTED ACTION
The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves the request for a front yard setback variance for the
property located at 6691 Deerwood Drive.
SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting a variance to the required front setbacks to facilitate an addition on the
existing lawful non-conforming home located at 6691 Deerwood Drive.
BACKGROUND
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This property is located in the Carver Beach neighborhood, platted in 1927. According to Carver
County data, the home was constructed in 1932. The property contains a single-family home, a shed and
a gravel parking area that stretches into the right-of-way. Currently, there is no garage or paved
driveway on the property.
The existing home has a footprint of 918 square feet and is located 1 foot 9 inches from the front
property line at its closest point to the front lot line. This property contains a bluff with a delineation
line running north and south through the property. The north-east corner of the home is located 3 feet 10
inches from the top of the bluff. The bluff extends away from the home in the middle of the structure,
and cuts back towards the home on the south end of the property.
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Chanhassen Planning Commission approves the requested front-yard setback
variance to construct the addition as demonstrated in the plan set.
ATTACHMENTS
Plan Set
Survey
26-08 Staff Report
Findings of Fact
6691 Deerwood Dr Application
26-08 Affidavit of Mailing
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VICINITY MAPcREVISION SUMMARYDATEDESCRIPTIONV1.0LOT CERTIFICATE5-1-2026City Comment..........N44565RORY L. SYNSTELIENLICENSE NO.DATEI HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SURVEY,PLAN, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY MEOR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION ANDTHAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSURVEYOR UNDER THE LAWS OF THESTATE OF MINNESOTA.4-20-2026COPYRIGHT 2026 CIVIL SITE GROUP INC.cPROJECT
CLIENT civilsitegroup.comQA/QCFIELD CREWDRAWN BYREVIEWED BYUPDATED BY.SWRS.PROJECT NO.: 26091.006691 Deerwood Drive
Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota 55317
6691 Deerwood Drive, Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Colin Ambrose DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY SURVEYEDLots 536, 537, 559, 560, 561, 562 and 563, Carver-Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, Carver County, Minnesota.Torrens PropertyGENERAL SURVEY NOTES1.Bearings are based on the Carver County Coordinate System (1986 Adjustment).2.Elevations are based on the NGVD 29 Datum. Site Benchmark is the top nut of the fire hydrant located in the northeasterly quadrant at the intersection ofDeerwood Drive and Hopi Road, as shown hereon. Elevation = 1021.12.3.We have shown the location of utilities to the best of our ability based on observed evidence together with evidence from the following sources: plansobtained from utility companies, plans provided by client, markings by utility companies and other appropriate sources. We have used this information todevelop a view of the underground utilities for this site. However, lacking excavation, the exact location of underground features cannot be accurately,completely and reliably depicted. Where additional or more detailed information is required, the client is advised that excavation may be necessary. Also,please note that seasonal conditions may inhibit our ability to visibly observe all the utilities located on the subject property.4.Site Address: 6691 Deerwood Drive, Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317.5.This property is contained in Zone X (area determined to be outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain) per Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No.27019C0118D, effective date of December 21, 2018.6.The gross land area is 12,284 +/- square feet or 0.282 +/- acres.7.The current zoning for the subject property is RSF- Single Family Residential District per the City of Chanhassen online zoning map.We note the following RSF- Single Family Residential District zoning standards per our interpretation of the City of Chanhassen online zoning code. Pleasenote we are not a zoning authority. A zoning authority may have a different interpretation of said standards:Minimum Lot Area: 15,000 Square FeetMinimum Lot Frontage: 90 FeetMinimum Lot Depth: 125 FeetMaximum Lot Coverage for all impervious surfaces: 30%Front Yard Setback: 30 FeetRear Yard Setback: 30 FeetSide Yard Setback: 10 FeetBluff Line Setback: On parcels of land on which a building has already been constructed on June 1, 1991, the setback from the top of the bluff is five feet orexisting setback, whichever is more, for additions to an existing building. Any new buildings will have to meet the 30-foot setback.Maximum Principal Structure Building Height: 3 Stories/35 FeetMaximum Accessory Structure Building Height: 1 Story/20 FeetPlease note that the general restrictions for the subject property may have been amended through a city process. We could be unaware of such amendmentsif they are not in a recorded document provided to us. We recommend that a zoning letter be obtained from the Zoning Administrator for the currentrestrictions for this site.8.The existing conditions, including the boundary and topographic data, shown hereon in gray, are shown per Boundary and Topographic Survey, prepared forColin ambrose, by Civil Site Group, as Proj. No. 26091.00, dated Marh 16, 2026.9.The proposed house shown hereon is depicted per Ambrose Residence Plans, prepared and provided by Aexander Design Group, with an issue date of April 1,2026.10.The proposed driveway shown hereon is conceptual and does not depict an exact representation of construction.11.Proposed grades shown adjacent to the building refer to the top of black dirt.12.Must maintain a minimum 2% slope gradient to accomodate positive drainage.13.House has not been staked at the time of this certifcation.14.Silt Fence or other erosion control is to be in place prior to home construction.NOVERHEAD UTILITIESGASMAINSANITARY SEWERSTORM SEWERFIBER/COMM. LINEELECTRIC LINE (RECORD)WATERMAINELECTRIC LINEGASMAIN (RECORD)CHAINLINK FENCE LINELinetype & Symbol Legend CONCRETE SURFACEPAVER SURFACEBITUMINOUS SURFACEGRAVEL/LANDSCAPE SURFACEIRON FENCE LINEGUARDRAILWATERMAIN (RECORD)SANITARY SEWER (RECORD)STORM SEWER (RECORD)FIBER/COMM. LINE (RECORD)TELEPHONE LINE (RECORD)TELEPHONE LINESIGNSANITARY MANHOLESTORM MANHOLECABLE TV BOXTELEPHONE MANHOLEELECTRIC TRANSFORMERTELEPHONE BOXTRAFFIC SIGNALGAS METERELECTRICAL METERWATER MANHOLEWATER VALVEAIR CONDITIONERBOLLARDCATCH BASINELECTRIC MANHOLEGAS VALVEFLAG POLEHANDICAP SYMBOLFOUND IRON MONUMENTHYDRANTCAST IRON MONUMENTSET OR TO BE SET IRON MONUMENTFLARED END SECTIONPOWER POLEUTILITY MANHOLEGUY WIRECONIFEROUS TREEDECIDUOUS TREEROOF DRAINSEWER CLEAN OUTFIRE CONNECTIONWELLUTILITY VAULTPOST INDICATOR VALVEGAS MANHOLEHAND HOLEFIBER/COMM. MANHOLEMAIL BOXFUEL TANKELECTRICAL OUTLETSBSOIL BORINGLIGHT POLEACCESS RESTRICTIONWOODEN FENCE LINESATELLITE DISHBUSH/SHRUB205100510SCALE IN FEETExisting Hard Cover CalculationBuilding Area: 1,001 SFGravel Driveway: 64 SFConcrete: 64 SFPavers: 235 SFShed: 84 SFKeystone Retaining Wall: 10 SFStone Retaining Wall: 91 SFTotal Hard Cover Area: 1,549 SFLot Area:12,284 SFHardcover:12.61%PROPOSED SPOT ELEVATION(XXX.XX)DRAINAGE ARROW990999PROPOSED MAJOR CONTOURPROPOSED MINOR CONTOURFINISHED FLOOR ELEVATIONFFEGARAGE FLOOR ELEVATIONGFETOP OF FOUNDATION ELEVATIONTOFProposed Hard Cover CalculationBuilding Area: 1,001 SFGravel Driveway: 64 SFConcrete: 64 SFPavers: 235 SFPavers Removed: -200 SFShed: 84 SFKeystone Retaining Wall: 10 SFStone Retaining Wall: 91 SFBuilding Addition Area: 208 SFNew Garage Area: 576 SFNew Driveway Area: 412 SFNEw Sidewalk Area: 69 SFTotal Hard Cover Area: 2,614 SFLot Area:12,284 SFHardcover:21.28%7
PH (952) 227-1100 • ChanhassenMN.gov
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA • 55317
Application: Variance
(Planning Case #2026-08)
Staff Report Date: May 27, 2026
Draed By: Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner
Planning Commission Review Date: June 2, 2026
60-Day Action Deadline: July 5, 2026
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting a variance to the required front
setback for the property located at 6691 Deerwood Drive.
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.
No.ce of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
LOCATION: 6691 Deerwood Drive
PID: 251600360
OWNER: Colin Ambrose
PRESENT ZONING: Single-Family Residential
(RSF)
2040 LAND USE PLAN: Residential Low Density
ACREAGE: 0.28 acres
PROPOSED MOTION:
“The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves the proposed front setback variance for
the property located at 6691 Deerwood Drive.”
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APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Chapter 20 – ArEcle 20-XII RSF Single-Family ResidenEal
Chapter 20 – ArEcle 20-II – Division 20-II-3 Variances
Chapter 20 – ArEcle 20-XXVIII Bluff ProtecEon
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The Applicant is requesEng a variance to the required front setbacks to facilitate an addiEon on
the exisEng lawful non-conforming home located at 6691 Deerwood Drive.
BACKGROUND/ EXISTING CONDITIONS
This property is located in the Carver Beach neighborhood, plaHed in 1927. The home was
constructed in 1932 according to Carver County data.
This property contains a single-family home, shed and gravel parking area that stretches into the
right-of-way. Currently, there is no garage or paved driveway onto the property. The exisEng
home has a footprint of 918 square feet and is located 1 foot 9 inches from the front property
line at its closest point. This home is considered lawful nonconforming for the front setback and
the lack of the required two-car garage.
PROPOSED ADDITION
The property owner is proposing a 784 square-foot addiEon on the south side of the exisEng
home to include a two-car garage and addiEonal living space. This proposal would bring the
property into conformance with the current code requirement of a two-car garage for single-
family dwellings. The proposal includes a new driveway that would remove the current parking
in the right-of-way. The first floor of addiEonal living space includes a mudroom, powder room,
and stairs. The second floor includes 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The addiEon would be posiEoned 20 feet from the front lot line at its closest point; this is 10
feet less than the required 30-foot front yard setback. The 20-foot setback allows adequate
parking in the driveway for larger vehicles, which is recommended by the engineering
department.
This property contains a bluff with the delineaEon line running north and south through the
property, the table below details the required setback versus the proposed.
Single-Family Residential RSF
Requirements
Proposed
Front Yard Setback 30 feet min 20 feet
Side Yard Setback 10 feet min 31 feet
Bluff Setback 5 feet min (home prior to 1991) 8 feet 11 inches
Lot Cover 30% (Shoreland Overlay) 21.3%
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ANALYSIS VARIANCE CONDITIONS
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 variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the chapter,
as well as the comprehensive plan.
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
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this Chapter. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to
direct sunlight for solar energy systems.
Finding: The requested variance has practical difficulty in complying with the zoning
ordinance due to the unique layout of the home on the property. The property owner is
proposing a reasonable use of the property that requires a variance for construction.
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
Finding: The variation is not based on economic considerations alone.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created
by the landowner.
Finding: The plight of the landowner is due to circumstance to the property created by
the unique layout of the home on the property built in 1932, not created by the property
owner.
e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Finding: The variance, if granted, would not alter the essential character of the locality
as this is an addition to the existing home in a neighborhood that contains unique
properties.
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.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Chanhassen Planning Commission approves the requested front-
yard setback variance to construct the addition as demonstrated in the plan set.
CONDITIONS
1. A building permit must be obtained before beginning any construction.
2. Building plans must provide sufficient information to verify that proposed building
meets all requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code, additional comments or
requirements may be required after plan review.
3. Deerwood Drive curb replacement plan shall be approved by engineering prior to
building permit.
4. The location and configuration of the addition shall substantially conform to what is
shown on the proposed survey by Civil Site Group dated April 20, 2026, submitted as a
part of the Planning Case No. 2026.08.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
IN RE:
Application of Alexander Design Group for front setback variance on a property zoned Single
Family Residential District (RSF) – Planning Case 2026-08.
On June 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 Single Family Residential District (RSF) and located within
the Shoreland Management Overlay District.
2. The property is guided in the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan for Residential Low 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 variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the chapter,
as well as the comprehensive plan.
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 has practical difficulty in complying with the zoning
ordinance due to the unique layout of the home on the property. The property owner is
proposing a reasonable use of the property that requires a variance for construction.
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c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
Finding: The variation is not based on economic considerations alone.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by
the landowner.
Finding: The plight of the landowner is due to circumstance to the property created by
the unique layout of the home on the property built in 1932, not created by the property
owner.
e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Finding: The variance, if granted, would not alter the essential character of the locality
as this is an addition to the existing home in a neighborhood that contains unique
properties.
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 #2026-08 dated May 27, 2026, prepared by Rachel Arsenault is
incorporated herein.
DECISION
The Planning Commission approves the requested variance for a front yard setback subject to the
conditions of the staff report.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 2nd day of June 2026.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman
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Exhibit A
Lots 536, 537, 559, 560, 561, 562 and 563, Carver-Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Carver County, Minnesota.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE
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l, Jenny Potter, being first duly swom, on oath deposes that she is and was on
May 21,2026, 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 a request for a
front setback vlriance to allow for a home addition including an attached garage.
Applicant: Alexander Design Group to the persons named on attached Exhibit "A", by mailing
the notice on a postcard addressed to such owner, and depositing the postcards addressed to all
such owners in the United States mail with postage fully prepaid thereon; that the names and
addresses olsuch owners were those appearing as such by the records of the County Treasurer,
Carver County, Minnesota, and by other appropriate records.
Jenny iry Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Date & Time:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 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 a request for a front setback variance to
allow for a home addition including an attached
garage.
Applicant: Alexander Design Group
Property
Location:
6691 Deerwood Drive 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, June 2, 2026 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 a request for a front setback variance to
allow for a home addition including an attached
garage
Applicant: Alexander Design Group
Property
Location:
6691 Deerwood Drive 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
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county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to
be used for reference purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic
Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does
not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other
purpose requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the
depiction of geographic features. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), and the user of this map acknowledges
that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and
agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought
by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which arise out of the user's access or
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ADRIENNE L BIGGAR 630 SAND CRANE CT BRADENTON FL 34212
ALEX BEATTY 6687 DEERWOOD DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ANDREI OSINSKY 6650 PAWNEE DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ANDREW A BORASH 6725 NEZ PERCE DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ANDREY GOLIKOV 6657 DEERWOOD DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ANTHONIE BRUNING 6712 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ANTHONY DEW 5625 N XERXES AVE 323 BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
AUBRAY A ERHARDT REV TR 6670 DEERWOOD ST CHANHASSEN MN 55317
AUSTIN LARSON 15306 HUGH TORANCE PKWY HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
BRYCE D UZZELL 6686 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CHRIS J & CYNTHIA K ANDERSON 6680 LOTUS TRL CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CHRISTOPHER FREEMAN 7120 WILLOW VIEW CV CHANHASSEN MN 55317
COLIN J AMBROSE 6691 DEERWOOD ST CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CRAIG A & KIMBERLY ANDERSON 6683 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DANIEL J & KAREN A WOITALLA 6689 NEZ PERCE DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DANIEL T RUTLEDGE 6711 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DAVID J ELLIOTT 6680 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DAVID L SLUIS 6550 FOX PATH CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ELIZABETH A ZAHLER 6680 MOHAWK DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ERIC J MEESTER 6610 MOHAWK DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ERIN KATE DUININCK 22490 MURRAY ST EXCELSIOR MN 55331
GARY JOHN OTTERDAHL 6715 NEZ PERCE DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GREGORY L ISAACSON 6640 MOHAWK DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
HEATHER WUDTKE 840 CARVER BEACH RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JEFF M WISTED 6540 FOX PATH CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JEFFREY AND CAROLE PORRITT JT REV TR 6510 FOX PATH CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOE JOHNSON 6679 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JONAS C & EMILY S STARITA 6728 LOTUS TRL CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JT TR OF GARY & JACQUELINE HOFFMAN 860 HIAWATHA DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
KORY CURNOW 800 CARVER BEACH RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
LARRY L & MARY E BARRETT 6741 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
LUXOR INVESTMENT GROUP LLC 7270 HILLSIDE CT CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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MARY PATRICIA BONK 6711 MOHAWK DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MATTHEW J AND ELIZABETH J TIBBETTS 6699 MOHAWK DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PATRICIA FRANCES HOWARD 6661 MOHAWK DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PRAKASH VENUGOPAL 6711 NEZ PERCE DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RANDY M & LITA M CANTIN 6694 NEZ PERCE DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RHEA AMATOS PEDEN 6687 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RONALD M & DIANE M STANCHFIELD 6727 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROXANNE E & FRANCIS W HIGGITT 6650 LOTUS TRL CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RYAN TIEVA 881 WESTERN DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
STEPHANIE JUDITH WEISBERG 6680 DEERWOOD ST CHANHASSEN MN 55317
STEPHEN MORGAN 6530 FOX PATH CHANHASSEN MN 55317
THE BOESHANS FAMILY TRUST 6651 PAWNEE DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
TIMOTHY W KRISTI R NORMAN TILLOTSON 6690 DEERWOOD DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
TREVIS L WILLIAMSON 850 WESTERN DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC 1954 UNIVERSITY AVE W SAINT PAUL MN 55104
WILLIAM HARLEY WOLFE 6699 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ZACHARY J SCHROEDER 790 CARVER BEACH RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MADELINE FROST 6689 PAWNEE DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MARY PATRICIA BONK 6711 MOHAWK DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
THOMAS J AHLES II 6724 LOTUS TRL CHANHASSEN MN 55317
LUCAS P LABINE 6600 LOTUS TRL CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ELIZABETH A EKSTRAND 6630 LOTUS TRL CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RICHARD C & JOAN L WRIGHT REV TRUST 6640 LOTUS TRL CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MICHAEL J EILERS 6560 FOX PATH CHANHASSEN MN 55317
THE THOMAS AND ANNE REVOCABLE TRUST 6641 NEZ PERCE DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
AREYAN HASHEMI-RAD 6650 HOPI RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
SOPHIA VILENSKY 6661 NEZ PERCE DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GREGORY J KATHLEEN M NYGAARD CARLSON 760 CARVER BEACH RD CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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Planning Commission Item
June 2, 2026
Item Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated April 21, 2026
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 April 21, 2026 meeting minutes."
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
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"The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves its April 21, 2026 meeting minutes."
ATTACHMENTS
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated April 21, 2026
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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 21, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Noyes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Eric Noyes, Steve Jobe, Jeremy Rosengren, Ryan Soller, Mike
Olmstead, Dave Grover, and Katie Trevena.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
David Norris 13227 Maryland Ave, Savage
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. CONSIDER PROPOSED ORDINANCE XXX: AMENDING CHAPTER 20 TO ADD
PREW PUBS AS A PERMITTED USE IN IOP ZONING DISTRICT
Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner, gave a summary of Planning Case #2026-07 Zoning
Ordinance Amendment. She stated that after tonight’s hearing, the proposal would be scheduled
for final decision at the City Council on May 11, 2026. She provided an overview of the level of
city discretion in approving or denying zoning ordinances. She noted the difference between a
brewery and a brew pub and explained that a brew pub holds one or more retail on-sale licenses
and manufactures fewer than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor in a year at any o ne licensed premise.
She reviewed the current brew pub standards in City Code Section 20-986.
Mrs. Arsenault noted that brew pubs were permitted in the Highway Business District, Central
Business District, and General Business District. She explained that breweries were permitted in
the Highway Business District, Central Business District, General Business District, and
Industrial Office Park District. She stated the proposal was to add industrial office parks as a
permitted district for brew pubs. She presented a map of the current IOP Zoning. She commented
that the staff found the request to be reasonable because breweries and brew pubs operate
similarly.
Chairman Noyes commented that he would recuse himself from voting or discussing the matter
because of his personal business interest.
The applicant, David Norris, introduced himself and offered to answer any questions.
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Commissioner Trevena commented that she would like to support businesses and offer more
options for visitors, so she was in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Commissioner Grover asked why brew pubs and breweries are treated differently.
Mrs. Arsenault responded that it was possibly added throughout the years as a permitted use in
different districts, but staff did not have a specific reason.
Commissioner Olmstead commented that he was in favor of the option to provide another avenue
for business owners to rent out their buildings.
Chairman Noyes opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Chairman Noyes closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Soller moved, Commissioner Jobe seconded that the Chanhassen Planning
Commission recommends approval of the attached ordinance amending the permitted uses
in the industrial office park zoning district to include brew pubs as presented. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. Chairman Noyes recused
himself from this item.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 7, 2026
Commissioner Omstead moved, Commissioner Grover seconded to approve the
Chanhassen Planning Commission summary minutes dated April 7, 2026, as presented. All
voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE:
Mrs. Arsenault shared that the sign code was adopted by the City Council. The City Council
decided to approve 30 percent of the window for the sign code.
She noted that the city anticipates receiving updated plans from Avienda soon. She said they had
Comprehensive Plan interviews tomorrow for those who submitted a request for proposal. They
would interview three applicants.
Commissioner Trevena asked about moratoriums in other cities regarding developments. She
asked if Chanhassen had any similar moratoriums. Mrs. Arsenault responded that the Met
Council did not allow for re-guidance of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for a period of time,
maybe a year or so, before adoption of the new Comprehensive Plan.
ADJOURNMENT:
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Commissioner Trevena moved, Commissioner Jobe 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 6:12 p.m.
Submitted by Eric Maass
Community Development Director
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