04.21.2026 PC MinutesCHANHASSEN 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