07-07-26 PC Agenda and Packet
A.6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS
B.1 Consider a Front Yard Setback Variance for a Fence at 7024 Dakota Ave (Planning Case
#26-09)
B.2 Ordinance XXX: Amending Chapters 10, 12, 16, and 20, Minor Code Amendments
C.GENERAL BUSINESS
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D.1 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated June 2, 2026
E.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
F.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
G.CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION
H.OPEN DISCUSSION
I.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
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State Statute, staff cannot remove comments or letters provided as part of the public input process.
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Planning Commission Item
July 7, 2026
Item Consider a Front Yard Setback Variance for a Fence at 7024 Dakota Ave
(Planning Case #26-09)
File No.26-09 Item No: B.1
Agenda Section PUBLIC HEARINGS
Prepared By Gwen Kelley,
Applicant Next Day Fences
Present Zoning Single Family Residential District (RSF)
Land Use Residential Low Density
Acerage 0.47
Density
Applicable
Regulations
Chapter 20 – Article 20-II – Division 20-II-3 Variances
Chapter 20 – Article 20-XII RSF Single-Family Residential District
Chapter 20 – Article 20 XXIII – Division 20-XXIII-5 Fences and Walls
SUGGESTED ACTION
The Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, approves
the requested front yard setback variance for a fence at the property located at 7024 Dakota Avenue.
SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting a variance to the required front setbacks to install a privacy fence at 7024
Dakota Ave.
BACKGROUND
This property is located in the Colonial Grove at Lotus Lake neighborhood, platted in 1956. The home
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was constructed in 1967 according to Carver County property data. The driveway extends from Dakota
Avenue which makes the property along Dakota Avenue the front yard by municipal code, despite the
front door, or main entrance, being located along Dakota Circle.
Due to the steep grade on the west side of the property, the driveway was placed off the side of the
house on Dakota Avenue to comply with city standards for driveway slope. Consequently, the single-
family home itself on the property is considered lawful nonconforming to the front setback, and is
located an estimated 25 feet and 4 inches from the front property line at its closest point.
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Chanhassen Planning Commission approve the requested front-yard setback
variance to install a privacy fence as demonstrated in the plan set.
ATTACHMENTS
Application
Narrative
Survey
Staff Report
Findings of Fact
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Development Review Application – Description of Proposal 7024 Dakota Ave – Variance
Request
Kory Yamada located at 7024 Dakota Ave Chanhassen; MN 55317 is requesting a variance
to be able to build a privacy fence 20 feet from Dakota Ave. Today the property located
along Dakota Ave is considered Kory Yamada’s side yard. This is because her driveway is
also located on the Dakota Ave. However, her front door is located on Dakota Circle. In
speaking with Rachel Jeske, a city planner for Chanhassen, it was determined that, the
driveway was required to come off the side of the house because of the steep grade on the
west side, which would not have met the city’s standards for driveway slope. The driveway
location is the only reason that the side of the house is considered the "front yard" by city
code.
To have this Variance approved would allow Kory Yamada to make necessary upgrades to
her property. This new fence would not only improve a city of Chanhassen’s residents’
quality of life but also increase the value of her home and neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
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7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA • 55317
Application: Variance
(Planning Case #2026-09)
Staff Report Date: June 30, 2026
Drafted By: Rachel Arsenault, Planner II
Rachel Jeske, Planner II
Gwendolyn Kelley, Community Planning Intern
Planning Commission Review Date: July 7, 2026
60-Day Action Deadline: August 4, 2026
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting a variance to the front setback
requirements to allow for the installation of a privacy fence at 7024 Dakota Ave.
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
LOCATION: 7024 Dakota Ave.
PID: 25-2300130
OWNER:
APPLICANT:
Kory Yamada
Next Day Fences
PRESENT ZONING: Single-Family Residential (RSF)
2040 LAND USE PLAN: Residential Low Density
ACREAGE: 0.47
PROPOSED MOTION:
“The Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, approves
the requested front yard setback variance for a fence at the property located at 7024 Dakota
Avenue.”
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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 – Article 20-II – Division 20-II-3 Variances
Chapter 20 – Article 20-XII RSF Single-Family Residential District
Chapter 20 – Article 20 XXIII – Division 20-XXIII-5 Fences and Walls
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting a variance from the required front yard setback to install a privacy
fence at 7024 Dakota Ave.
BACKGROUND/ EXISTING CONDITIONS
This property is located in the Colonial Grove at Lotus Lake neighborhood, platted in 1956. The
home was constructed in 1967 according to Carver County property data.
Because its driveway extends from Dakota Avenue, the property along Dakota Avenue is
considered the front yard by municipal code, despite the front door, or main entrance, being
located along Dakota Circle. Due to the steep grade on the west side of the property, the
driveway was placed off the side of the house on Dakota Avenue to comply with city standards
for driveway slope. Consequently, the single-family home itself on the property is considered
lawful nonconforming to the front setback and is located an estimated 25 feet and 4 inches
from the front property line at its closest point. The standard Residential Single Family (RSF)
zoning district front yard setback is 30 feet.
ZONING OVERVIEW
The subject property is a corner lot at the intersection of Dakota Avenue and Dakota Circle. City
Code Section 20-1023 states that for fences installed on corner or double fronted lots, “the
front yard shall be determined by the location of the property's access by a driveway to the
public street.”
Fence heights and locations are regulated based on the proposed fence material. City Code
Section 20-1023 states that “Fences in the required front yard setback area that are opaque
shall not exceed three feet in height.”
The applicant is proposing a 6-foot cedar privacy fence to be installed 20 feet behind the front
lot line along Dakota Ave. The installation of the cedar privacy fence would encroach 10 feet
into the 30-foot front yard setback area required for opaque fence construction.
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The proposed fence location shows a reasonable use of the property, as it encloses the area
that acts as the rear yard for the property. The fence is not proposed to obstruct sight lines
within the public right of way.
PROPOSED FENCE
ANALYSIS
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.
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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 slope of the property and the resulting layout of the home and the
driveway on the property. The property owner is proposing a reasonable use of the
property that requires a variance for fence installation.
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 slope on the property, and the subsequent location of the driveway and the home on
the property built in 1967, 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 the front-yard is only considered such due to the unique location of the driveway and
otherwise complies with municipal code.
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 approve the requested front-yard
setback variance to install a privacy fence as demonstrated in the plan set.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
IN RE:
Application by Next Day Fences for a variance to the front yard setback for the installation of a
fence on a property zoned Single Family Residential District (RSF) – Planning Case 2026-09.
On July 7, 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 slope of the property and the resulting layout of the home and the
driveway on the property. The property owner is proposing a reasonable use of the
property that requires a variance for fence installation.
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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 slope on the property, and the subsequent location of the driveway and the home on
the property built in 1967, 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 the front-yard is only considered such due to the unique location of the driveway and
otherwise complies with municipal code.
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 staff report #2026-09 dated June 30, 2026, prepared by Gwendolyn Kelley 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 7th day of July 2026.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairperson
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Exhibit A
Lot 21 and 22, Block 1 of the Colonial Grove at Lotus Lake Plat
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Planning Commission Item
July 7, 2026
Item Ordinance XXX: Amending Chapters 10, 12, 16, and 20, Minor Code
Amendments
File No.Item No: B.2
Agenda Section PUBLIC HEARINGS
Prepared By Eric Maass, Community Development Director
Applicant City of Chanhassen
Present Zoning
Land Use
Acerage
Density
Applicable
Regulations
Section 10-230 Short Term Rental Licensing
Section 12-13 No Parking, Stopping or Standing Zones
Section 16-21 Container Storage
Section 20-645 Lot Requirements and Setbacks
Section 20-905 Single-Family Dwellings
Section 20-921 Pervious Pavement
Section 20-1176 Intent, Scope And Compliance
SUGGESTED ACTION
The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the ordinance as
proposed to adopt the various minor code amendments.
SUMMARY
The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to consider amending Chapters 10, 12, 16 and 20 of the
Chanhassen City Code to align with typical practice in neighborhoods, clarify parking restriction
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authority, remove unnecessary design standards, eliminate contradictions in code and correct minor
formatting errors.
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of the ordinance amendments as
proposed.
ATTACHMENTS
Code Amendment Memo
Redlined Code Amendment Ordinance
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7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA • 55317
Date: June 29, 2026
From: Gwendolyn Kelley; Community Planning Intern
Rachel Arsenault; Planner II
Rachel Jeske; Planner II
Eric Maass, Community Development Director
To: City of Chanhassen City Council
City of Chanhassen Planning Commission
Re: Amending Chapters 10, 16, 20, and 12 of Chanhassen City Code, Minor Code
Amendments
Community Development staff have compiled a list of minor amendments to Chapters 10, 12,
16, and 20 of the Chanhassen City Code for the Planning Commission’s review. While the
Planning Commission only has recommending authority over subdivision ordinances (Chapter
18) and zoning ordinances (Chapter 20), staff is bringing all proposed amendments through in a
single ordinance document for clarity. These minor updates will eliminate contradictions,
remove unnecessary design standards, correct minor formatting errors, and align the code with
typical neighborhood practices.
Suggested Action:
1) Amend Chapter 10, Sec 10-230(a-b): Short-Term Rental Licensing to clarify roles and
eliminate repetitive language
Staff reasoning: The proposed amendment designates the Community Development Director
(or designee) as the authority for requests to adjust short-term rental parking limits, replacing
the vague term “the city.” It also removes language on waste container storage on collection day
to avoid repetition with the container storage section of the code.
2) Amend Chapter 16, Sec 16-21: Container Storage to define a specific timeline for placing
and removing waste containers for collection
Staff reasoning: The proposed amendment replaces the vague language (“except on the day of
pickup”) with a specific timeline to allow containers to be placed in the public view 24 hours
before collection and for no more than 24 hours after collection. This would align code with the
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standard neighborhood practice of putting bins out the night before collection and removing
them after work, and is recommended to aid city code enforcement efforts and by the city
attorney to resolve frequent resident complaints.
3) Amend Chapter 20, Sec 20-645: Lot Requirements and Setbacks for single family
dwellings and detached townhomes in the Residential Low Medium (RLM) District
Staff reasoning: The proposed amendment modifies the side yard setback for single family
dwellings and detached townhomes from “five feet on garage side and ten feet on house side.
Minimum separation between structures on adjacent parcels shall be 15 feet ” to “Minimum
separation between structures on adjacent parcels shall be 15 feet with a setback of no less than
5 feet on either adjacent property”. This modification gives greater construction flexibility and
the ability to respond to changes in elevation that affect driveway slope while maintaining a
commensurate level of staff review between adjacent properties .
4) Amend Chapter 20, Sec 20-905: Single-Family Dwellings to remove unnecessary design
standards
Staff reasoning: The proposed amendment eliminates unnecessary design standards including
minimum square footage for specific home types and mandatory two-car garage requirements.
These are not mandated by state statute or building code and can be left to market preference.
The amendment also eliminates code requiring a landing running the full width of exterior stairs
or access doors. A landing is not required by building code and must fit within lot coverage
allowance for a property, which could impact the ability to construct a deck which is an
alternative to creating lot cover.
5) Amend Chapter 20, Sec 20-921(e), Pervious Pavement to eliminate a code inconsistency
Staff reasoning: The proposed amendment removes contradictory lot cover regulations to defer
entirely to Shoreline Management District code, which restricts residential single-family
properties to 30% impervious lot cover, with specific requirements applied to lot cover
exceeding 25%.
6) Amend Chapter 20, Sec 20-1176 Intent, Scope And Compliance to update fence design
regulations
Staff reasoning: The proposed amendment replaces an outdated figure with a table that
describes height, opacity, and typical material requirements for fencing.
7) Amend Chapter 20, Sec 20-1256 and Chapter 20 Sec 20-1275 to add “reserved” to the
empty code
Staff reasoning: This proposed revision is largely a formatting update following the lengthy
update to the recent sign code update.
8) Amend Chapter 20 Sec 20-1275 to add “reserved” to the empty code
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Staff reasoning: This proposed revision is largely a formatting update following the lengthy
update to the recent sign code update.
9) Amend Chapter 12-13 of the City Code to clarify no parking regulations
Staff reasoning: On occasion, the City must temporarily designate public streets as no parking
and while a common practice year round, this language helps clarify that authority.
Additionally, item “c” makes clear the Carver County Sherrif Office’s abilit y to cite vehicles which
violates city no parking regulations.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. XXX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, CHAPTER 16, CHAPTER 20, AND
CHAPTER 12
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 10-230(a-b) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec 10-230 Short Term Rental Licensing
(a) License Required
(1) Application for a license shall be made to the city upon a form furnished by the city. A
nonrefundable fee in the amount imposed in accordance with the fee schedule established
by the city council. If a license application is made during the license year, the license
shall be issued for the remainder of the year and the license fee shall be pro-rated, with
any unexpired fraction of a month being counted as one month.
(2) In order to be issued a license the applicant must:
a. Provide an approved State of Minnesota Minnestoa Lodging License as required
by Minnesota State Statute Chapter 157.
b. Provide the name and contact information, including a 24-hour telephone number,
for the party responsible for managing the property.
c. State the maximum number of vehicles that may be parked overnight on the
property. The maximum number of vehicles that may be parked overnight on the
property shall be four vehicles. Vehicles parked in garages shall not be counted
towards total number of allowable vehicles.
1. A property owner may request a higher overnight parking limit in
writing at the time of application. The Community Development
Director or their designee city may approve or deny a higher parking
limit after considering factors such as the presence of off-street parking
pads, driveway length and width, and availability of street parking, and
previous violation status. Increased parking limits may be revoked if the
Community Development Director or their designee City determines
that a violation of this section has occurred related to the increased
overnight parking limit authorized.
d. Agree that the city has permission to access exterior areas of the property when
responding to a reported violation of the standards in this section in order to
ascertain if a violation has occurred.
e. Must be in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
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f. Not have had a short-term rental license revoked by the City of Chanhassen
within the prior 365 days from the date of the short-term rental license
application.
(b) Standards. The following standards apply to all short-term rentals:
(3) Listings advertising the property’s availability for rent must state the license number,
maximum occupancy permitted by the State of Minnesota Lodging Code, and the
maximum number of vehicles that may be parked overnight on the property
(4) An appropriate number of waste containers must be present to accommodate the amount
of trash generated by the short-term rental. Waste may not be stored outside of approved
containers and must be stored according to city code. All waste containers must be stored
outside of public view, except on day of collection.
(5) Between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. no more than the maximum number of overnight
guests stipulated in the license may be present on the property.
(6) Between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. parking is limited to the maximum number of vehicles
stipulated in the license.
(7) At no time may vehicles be parked on grass or so as to completely obstruct access to
neighboring residences such that ingress or egress is not possible, or obstruct the public
right-of way, or emergency vehicle access.
(8) The Good Neighbor Brochure provided by the city must be posted on the inside of the
front door and the primary door to the backyard, or in a conspicuous location near each
such door.
(9) Property must have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in each bedroom or
sleeping area and the owner must provide any transient renting the property with
information regarding emergency egress.
(10) Property must be in compliance with all state and local laws and regulations.
Section 2. Section 16-21 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Sec 16-21 Container Storage
Garbage and refuse containers shall be so located as to be out of the public view except for the
purpose of collection, in which case the containers must be removed from the curb line within 24
hours after scheduled collection, and cannot be placed on the curb line more than 24 hours before
the scheduled collection.
Garbage and refuse containers shall be so located so as to be out of the public view except on the
day of pickup.
Section 3. Section 20-645, Lot Requirements and Setbacks within the Residential Low Medium
(RLM) District of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota is hereby amended to read as
follows:
(e) The building setbacks from property lines are as follows:
(1) If a single family dwelling:
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a. For front yards, 25 feet
b. For rear yards, 30 feet
c. For side yards, five feet on garage side and ten feet on house side. Minimum
separation between structures on adjacent parcels shall be 15 feet. Minimum
separation between structures on adjacent parcels shall be 15 feet with a setback
of no less than 5 feet on either adjacent property.
(2) If a two-family dwelling:
a. For front yards, 25 feet
b. For rear yards, 30 feet
c. For side yards, ten feet where no common wall is located.
(3) If a detached townhouse, townhouse, or multifamily dwelling:
a. For front yards, 20 feet
b. For rear yards, 30 feet
c. For side yards of townhouses or multifamily dwellings, ten feet where no
common wall is located.
d. For side yards of detached townhouses, five feet on garage side and ten feet on
houses side. Minimum separation between structures on adjacent parcels shall
be 15 feet. Minimum separation between structures on adjacent parcels shall be
15 feet with a setback of no less than 5 feet on either adjacent property.
Section 4. Section 20-905 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Sec 20-905 Single-Family Dwellings
All single-family detached homes shall:
(a) Be constructed upon a continuous perimeter that meets the requirements of the state
building code:
(b) Have a minimum area of 960 square feet. Conform to the following standards for living
areas:
(1) If a one-story rambler design, have an area of 960 square feet.
(2) If a split level design, have an area of 1,050 square feet.
(3) If a split foyer and two-story design, have an area of 600 square feet on the first
floor.
(4) A two-car garage must be provided with the single-family structure.
(c) Have an earth covered, composition, shingled or tiled roof or other materials approved by
the Minnesota State Building Code as adopted and amended by the city.
(d) Receive a building permit. The application for a building permit in addition to other
information required shall indicate the height, size, design and the appearance of all
elevations of the proposed building and a description of the construction materials
proposed to be used.
(e) Meet the requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted and amended by
the city or the applicable manufactured housing code.
(f) Where access doors are proposed from a dwelling to the outdoors, which does not
connect directly to a sidewalk or stoop, a minimum ten feet by ten feet area of patio shall
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be assumed. This patio area must be shown to comply with required property line, lake
and wetland setbacks; may not encroach into conservation or drainage and utility
easements; and shall not bring the site's lot coverage above that permitted by ordinance.
(g) Where the main entrance does not connect directly to the driveway, a walkway
constructed of bituminous, concrete, or other hard surface material at least four feet in
width connecting the driveway and main entrance is required. This walkway must be
shown to comply with required property line, lake and wetland setbacks; may not
encroach into conservation or drainage and utility easements; and shall not bring the site's
lot coverage above that permitted by ordinance.
(h) A landing not less than three feet in length shall be constructed running the width of any
exterior stairs or proposed access door, unless a ten-feet-by-ten-feet patio area is instead
required by section 20-905(f). This landing must be shown to comply with required
property line, lake and wetland setbacks; may not encroach into conservation or drainage
and utility easements; and shall not bring the site's lot coverage above that permitted by
ordinance.
Section 5. Section 20-921(e) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec 20-921 Pervious Pavement
(e) District restrictions:
(1) Planned Unit Developments Residential Districts (PUDR) are limited to the lot
coverage specified by their ordinance and/or compliance table. For PUDRs
created before June 11, 2018, the terms hardcover, hard surface, impervious
surface, and similar phrases, shall be understood to mean lot cover inclusive of
both pervious pavements and impervious surfaces, and in no circumstance shall
the failure of the ordinance or compliance table to mention pervious pavements be
understood to mean that pervious pavements are not subject to the lot cover,
hardcover, hardscape, or similarly identified limits that govern the PUDR.
(2) Shoreland Management District restricts properties zoned Single-Family
Residential District (RSF) to 25 percent lot coverage.
Section 6. Section 20-1176 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec 20-1176 Intent, Scope And Compliance
Fences
Symbol Height Minimum Opacity Typical Material
F1
44” 25% Wood, chain-link, or
split wood rail
F2
48” 50% Wood, chain-link, or
vinyl
F3
6’ 95% Wood or vinyl
privacy
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F4
8’ 95% Wood or vinyl
privacy
Section 7. Section 20-1256 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Sec 20-1256 (Reserved)
Section 8. Section 20-1275 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec 20-1275 (Reserved)
Section 9. Section 12-13 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec 12-13 No Parking, Stopping or Standing Zones
a. The city council may by resolution designate certain streets or portions of streets as no
parking or no stopping or standing zones, and may limit the hours in which the
restrictions apply. The Public Works Director, or designee,city maintenance
superintendent shall mark by appropriate signs each zone so designated. Except when
necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a
police officer or a traffic control device, no person shall stop or park a vehicle in an
established no stopping or standing zone when stopping or standing is prohibited.
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b. The city's Public Works Director, or designee, may determine that a public street requires
temporary no parking for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. Public roads which have
street parking temporarily restricted shall be posted by sign or other official marking.
Representatives of the Carver County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and Code
Enforcement Specialist shall have the authority to impound vehicles in violation of this
section.
c. Parking is prohibited on any public property wherever posted by sign or other official
marking.
Section 10. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___day of _______, 2026, by the City Council of the City
of Chanhassen, Minnesota
______________________________ ________________________________
Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor
(Published in the ______________________________ on ______________________________)
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Planning Commission Item
July 7, 2026
Item Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated June 2, 2026
File No.Item No: D.1
Agenda Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Prepared By Amy Weidman, Senior Admin Support Specialist
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"The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves its June 2, 2026 meeting minutes."
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
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"The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves its June 2, 2026 meeting minutes."
ATTACHMENTS
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated June 2, 2026
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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 2, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Noyes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Eric Noyes, Jeremy Rosengren, Ryan Soller, Mike Olmstead,
and Katie Trevena.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Jobe and Dave Grover.
STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Colin Ambrose 6691 Deerwood Drive
Bill Wolf 6699 Hopi Road
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. CONSIDER A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN
ADDITION AT 6691 DEERWOOD DRIVE
Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner, reviewed the proposed addition for the property at 6691
Deerwood Drive. She reviewed the requested front setback at the property to facilitate an
addition on the existing lawful non-conforming home.
Chairman Noyes noted that the property had unique circumstances, and what the property owner
proposed was reasonable.
Chairman Noyes opened the public hearing.
Bill Wolf, 6699 Hopi Road, asked how many dead trees would be removed from the property
and how it would impact the layout of the land. He said he had no issues with the proposed
addition but wanted more information about the drainage.
Chairman Noyes closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Olmstead moved, Commissioner Trevena seconded that the Chanhassen
Planning Commission approve the request for a front yard setback variance for the
property located at 6691 Deerwood Drive. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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Planning Commission Minutes – June 2, 2026
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1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 21, 2026
Commissioner Soller moved, Commissioner Rosengren seconded to approve the
Chanhassen Planning Commission summary minutes dated April 21, 2026, as presented.
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Mrs. Arsenault noted there was a public event taking place at Market Square during and after the
meeting, and everyone is welcome.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION: None.
OPEN DISCUSSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Trevena moved, Commissioner Soller seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Planning
Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Submitted by Eric Maass
Planning Director
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