25-07 Signed CC Findings of Fact Saratoga 3rd Add
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE: Application of Headwaters Development LLC, for a site plan review and a planned unit
development ordinance amendment.
Request for site plan approval and a planned unit development ordinance amendment for the
construction of two multi-family apartment buildings, totaling 46 units.
On August 12, 2025, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of Headwaters Development LLC for a multifamily
residential development. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed
development which was preceded by published and mailed notice. The Planning Commission
heard testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak and made the following
recommendation:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. On July 11, 2025 the City received a land use application for the property legally described
in attachment Exhibit A for the following:
A. A site plan review for the construction of two apartment buildings, totaling 46 units.
B. A planned unit development ordinance amendment which modifies exterior building
material requirements as well as the setbacks required for parking spaces
2. The property is currently zoned PUDR – Saratoga 3rd Addition.
3. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for High Density Residential and Public/Semi-
Public.
SITE PLAN REVIEW FINDINGS
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 consider nine possible adverse effects of the
proposed site plan. The nine (9) effects and our findings regarding them are:
a) Is consistent with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides,
including the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may be
adopted.
Finding: The site plan is consistent with the elements and objectives of the city's
development guides, comprehensive plan, and official road mapping.
b) Is consistent with the site plan review requirements.
Finding: The site plan is consistent with the site plan review requirements.
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c) Preserves the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing tree and
soil removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general
appearance of the neighboring developed or developing or developing areas.
Finding: The layout of the proposed structure minimizes affects to the natural
resources and the grade is designed to keep with the appearance of surrounding
single-family and park areas.
d) Creation of a harmonious relationship of buildings and open spaces with natural site
features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development.
Finding: The proposed design creates a harmonious relationship between the
building and its natural features through strategic placement.
e) Creates a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
i. An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and provision of a
desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general community;
ii. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
iii. Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of the
design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and neighboring
structures and uses; and
iv. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and
parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public streets,
width of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation
of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of parking.
Finding: The proposed site plan does create an internal sense of order for the
buildings and uses on the site through the balance of landscaping, material
applications, and circulation for pedestrians and vehicles.
f) Protects adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for surface
water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air and those
aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have
substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
Finding: The site plan as proposed does protect adjacent and neighboring properties
for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and
air that could have substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
g) Within the Highway Corridor (HC) districts, consistency with the purpose, intent and
standards of the HC districts.
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Finding: The proposed site plan is not within the Highway Corridor District.
h) Within the Bluff Creek Overlay (BCO) district, consistency with the purpose, intent
and standards of the BCO district.
Finding: The proposed site plan is not within the Bluff Creek Overlay District.
i) Maintain an acceptable road system level of service.
Finding: The proposed plan does not affect the road system level of service and
internally in the site improves upon items that could affect the road system, such as
connection, parking, and pedestrian circulation.
7. The planning report Planning Case 2025-07, dated August 19, 2025, prepared by Rachel
Jeske, et al, is incorporated herein.
DECISION
The City Council adopts the attached findings of fact and recommendation that the City Council
approve a Site Plan and Planned Unit Development Ordinance Amendment for the construction
of two multi-family apartment buildings, totaling 46 units.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 25th day of August 2025.
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
BY:_______________________________
Its Mayor
BY:_______________________________
Its City Manager
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EXHIBIT A
Lot 2, Block 1, Saratoga 3rd Addition.
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