25-07 Signed PC Findings of FactCI'I'Y OI- CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES. MINNESOTA
}-INDINGS OF T-AC'T
AND RECOIIIMENDATION
IN RE: Application of Headwaters Development LLC, for a site plan review and a planned unit
development ordinancc amcndment.
On August 12,2025, thc Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly schcdulcd
meeting to consider the application for site plan review and a planned unit developrrent ordinance
amendmcnt for thc construction of two multr-family apartmcnt buildings, totaling 46 units.
Thc Planning Commission condr,rctcd a public hcaring on thc proposed dcvelopmcnt which was
preceded by published and nrailed notice. The Planning Conrmission heard testimony fiom all
interested persons wishing to speak and made the follourng Findings of Fact on the renraining
application.
FINDINGS OF FACT
l. On July I l. 2025 thc City rcceivcd a land usc application for thc propcrty lcgally dcscribcd
in attachment Exhibit A fbr the following:
A. A sitc plan rcview for the construction oltwo apartmcnt buildings, totaling 46 units.
B. A planned unit development ordinance amendment which modifies exterior building
material requirements as well as the setbacks required fbr parking spaces
2. The property is currently zoned PUDR Saratoga 3'd Addition.
3. Thc property is guidcd by thc Land Usc Plan for High Dcnsity Rcsidcntial and Public/Semi-
Public.
a) ls consistent with the elenrents and objectives ofthe city's development guides,
including the comprchensivc plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may bc
adoptcd.
Finding: The site plan is consistent v'ith the elements and objectives ofthe citr"s
development guide.s, conrprchensit,e plan, and fficial road mapping.
b) Is consistcnt with thc sitc plan revicw rcquircmcnts.
Finding: The site plan is consistent iith the site plan reviev, requirements
SITE PLAN REVIEW FLI..IDINGS
4. The Applicant has requested approval of the site plan dated 07.30.2025 prepared by Measure
Group.
5. The zoning ordinance directs the City to consrder nrne possible adverse effects of the
proposed site plan. The nine (9) effects and our findings regarding theln are:
c) Preserves the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by rninimizing tree and
soil rcmoval and designing gradc changcs to bc in kccping with thc gcneral
appearance of thc ncighboring dcvclopcd or dcvcloping or dcvcloping arcas.
Finding: The la.vout of the proposed slruclltre ntinimi:es a/feds to the ndlural
resources and the grade is designed to keep wilh the appearance ofsurrounding
.single-/ami$' and park areas.
d) Creation ofa harmonious relationship ofbuildings and open spaces with natural site
features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
dcvelopment.
Finding: The proposed design creates a harntonious relationship belween lhe
bttilding and its natural .fealures through strategic placement.
e) Creates a functional and harmonious design fbr structures and site features, with
spccial attcntion to thc following:
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An intenral sense of order for the buildings and use on tlie site and provision of a
desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general comrlunity:
The amount and location ofopen space and landscaping;
Materials, textures, colors and details of constmction as an expression ofthe
dcsign conccpt and thc compatibility ofthc same with adjacent and ncrghboring
structurcs and uscs; and
Vehicular and pcdestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drrves and
parking in terms of location and number of access poirlts to the public streets,
width of interior drives and access points. general interior circulation, separation
of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement and anrount of parking.
F-inding; The pntposed site plan does create on internql sense of order.for the
buildings and uses on the site through the balance o/'landscaping, nmterial
applications, and circulation.for pedestrians and vehicles.
I Protects adjacent and neiglrboring properties through reasonable provision for surface
water drainage, sound and sight buft'ers, preservation ol views. light and air and those
aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have
substantial cfl'ccts on neighboring land uscs.
Finding: The site plan as proposed does pntect adjacent and neighboring properties
-for surface water drainage, sound and.sight bu/furs, preservation o.[views, light and
ait that could haw substantial ef/bt'ts on neighboring lond uses.
g) Within the Highway Corridor (HC) districts, consistency with the purpose. intent and
standards of the HC districts.
Finding: The ptoposed site plan is not u'ithirr the Highwav Corridor Distt ict
h) Within the Bluff Creek Ovcrlay (BCO) district, consistency with thc purposc, intent
and standards of the BCO district.
Finding: The proposed site plan i,, not tlithin the Bluff Aeek Overlav Districl.
i) Maintain an acccptable road systcm lcvcl of scrvicc.
Finding; The proposed plan does not olkct the road svstem level of sen'ice and
internally in the site improves upon ilems that could affect lhe road s.tstem, such as
connection, parking, and pedestrian ciratlation.
7. The planning rcpot Planning Case 2025-07, datcd August 6,2025, preparcd by Rachel
Jeske, et al. is incorporated herein.
The Planning Commission recommends approval ofthe requested Site Plan Review and Planned
Unit Development Ordinancc Amcndment to the City Council.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this l2'r'day of August 2025.
CHANHAS N PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Eric oy II
RT]COMNIENDA'I'ION
EXI{IBI'I'A
Lot 2, Block l, Saratoga 3'd Addition.