25-04 Chan Bluffs PresentationPlanning Case #2025-04
Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center
Planning Commission – May 6, 2025
Scheduled City Council – May 19, 2025
Applicant: City of Chanhassen
Requesting approval of the Chanhassen Bluffs
preliminary plat.
Location: Outlot E, Avienda Townhomes
Zoning Designation:
- Planned Unit
Development (PUD)
Land Use Designation: -
Office/Commercial
Avienda PUD
Outlot E
- earmarked for
recreational or
entertainment use.
Senior Housing
Complex
- No longer
anticipated south of
Bluff Creek Drive
Conceptual site plan only – will evolve through the design
and planning process.
SUBDIVISION REVIEW
When considering a subdivision application, City Code directs the City to consider seven (7)
aspects of the proposed subdivision. The seven (7) considerations and findings are as follows:
a)The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance.
b)The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional plans
including but not limited to the City's Comprehensive Plan;
c)The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation,
susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and stormwater drainage are
suitable for the proposed development;
d)The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sewage
disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvements required by the subdivision
ordinance;
e)The proposed subdivision will not cause significant environmental damage subject to
compliance with the conditions of approval;
f)The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record;
g)The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the following
exists:
1) Lack of adequate stormwater drainage.
2) Lack of adequate roads.
3) Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
4) Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems.
Planning
Commission
Discussion
Public Hearing
Planning
Commission
Discussion
Proposed Motion
“The Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends approval of the requested
preliminary plat and adopts the attached
Findings of Fact and Decision.”