Signed CC 25-10 Eden Springs FOFCII'Y OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COI]NTIES. MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
lN RE: Application of Fusion - AE - Planning Case No. 2025-10, Eden Springs, for Site Plan
Review.
On September 2, 2025, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of Fusion - AE for a Memory Care Facility. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed development, preceded by a published
and mailed notice. The Planning Commission heard testimony from all interested persons
wishing to speak and approved the requested variances and recommended approval ofthe
requested site plan revierv based upon the citl,ordinances in effect at the time. On September 22,
2025. the Chanhassen Citl' Council met at its scheduled meeting to consider the application
relerenced above and based upon the ordinances currentl) in place the Cit1, Council makes the
I o Ilorv ing:
l. The Applicant has requested approval olthe site plan dated September 9,2025, prepared by
Anders S. Melby.
a) Is consistent with the elements and objectives ofthe cit1,'s development guides,
including the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may be
adopted.
b) ls consistent with the site plan revierv requirements.
c) Preserves the site in its natural slate 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.
FINDINGS OF FACT
L The property is currently zoned R-16 District.
2. The property is guided in the Land LJse Plan for Residential - High Density.
3. The legal description ofthe property is described in the attached Exhibit A.
SITE PLAN REVIEW FINDINGS
2. The zoning ordinance directs the Citl,to consider nine possible adverse effects ofthe
proposed site plan. The nine effects and our findings regarding them are:
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d) Creation ofa harmonious relationship ofbuildings and open spaces u,ith natural site
features and u,ith existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development.
e) Creates a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attenlion to lhc follo\\ 'ng'
i. An intemal sense oforder for the buildings and use on the site and provision of a
desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general communitr';
ii. The amount and location ofopen space and landscaping;
iii. Materials. textures. colors and details ofconstruction as an expression ofthe
design concepl and the compatibilitl' of the same rvith 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,
rl'idth of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation
of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of parking.
f) Protects adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for surface
u'aler drainage, sound and sight buffers. presen,ation of vieu,s, light and air and those
aspects ofdesign not adequatell covered bv other regulations rvhich may have
substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
g) Within the Highwal. Corridor (HC) districts. consistency with the purpose. intent and
standards of the HC districts.
h) Within the BluffCreek Overlay (BCO) district, consistency rvith the purpose, intent
and standards olthe BCO district.
i) Maintain an acceptable road system level ofservice.
Findins. The proposed development is consistent with the city's design requirements, the
Comprehensive Plan. the zoning ordinance, the design standards, and the site plan review
requirements. Staf is recommending approval of the request with conditions. The site design is
compatible with the surrounding developments. It is functional and harmonious with the area.
Approval o.f this site plan is conlingent upon the conditions listed in the staf.freport #25-10
dated September 16. 2025, prepurcd by Rachel Jeske et al.
3. The planning report #2025-10 dated September 16,2025, prepared by Rachel Jeske et al, is
incorporated herein.
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DECISION
The City Council approves the proposed site plan based on the findings offact included herein,
and subject to the conditions ofthe staff report.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 22nd day of September, 2025.
CHANHASSEN CITY COLTNCIL
BY:
Its Mal or
BY:
Its City Manager
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EXHIBI'I'A
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section I 0, Township I I 6 North,
Range 23 Wesl, Carver County, Minnesota, described as follou,s:
Beginning at a point on the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter,
distance 195.0 feet west ofthe southeast comer thereof; lhence west along said south line a
distance of 36 I .00 feet; thence norlherl)' parallel to the east line ol said Southeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter a distance of 593.20 feet; thence deflecting right at an angle of 62 degrees 00
minutes 00 seconds a distance of I 50 feet, more or less, to the center line of creek; thence
easterll along said centerline to its intersection uith a line drau'n northerly and parallel vvith said
east line lrom point of beginning; thence southerly along said parallel line to the point of
beginning.
Tract B:
'fhal parl of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section I 0, Tou,nship 1 I 6 North,
Range 23 West. Carver County, Minnesota, described as follor.r,s:
Beginning at a point on the south line of said Southcast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter,
distance I 95.0 feet west of the southeast corner thereof; thence norlherly parallel with the east
line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter to its intersection q ith the centerline of
the creek; thence easterl)' along said centerline of the creek to its intersection u,ith the east line
said Southeast Quarter ofthe Southeast Quarter; thence southerl),along said east line to the
southeast comer of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeasl Quarter: thence u'est along said south
line to the point ofbeginning; which lies northerly'olthe northerly boundary of Minnesota
Department of Transportation Right of Wal Plat Numbered l0-09 as the same is on file and of
record in the office of the Countv Recorder in and ior said countt .
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY SURVEYED
That part ofTracts A and B belou,:
Tract A: