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PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. Resolution #2025-52, Approving the Right-of-Way, Drainage and Utility Easement
Vacations necessary for the new Pleasant View Pointe Plat
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer, explained the background information on
the request, including the existing easements and ROW on the property, Pleasant View Pointe
Plat, Plat status, and discussed the requirement for this Public Hearing.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approve the request for the Right-of-Way, Drainage and Utility Easement
Vacations necessary for the new Pleasant View Pointe Plat. All voted in favor, and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS.
1. Consider Avienda Apartments Preliminary Plan and Site Plan Review (Planning Case
25-08)
Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner, explained that the applicant is proposing the subdivision of
a 35.34-acre property to plat an 11-acre lot for the construction of a 412-unit multi-family
apartment building. She presented the Avienda Apartments, including information regarding
location, communications thus far, Avienda PUD, subdivision review, site plan review, staff
findings, planting schedule, stormwater management, parking requirements for the project,
architecture for floor plan and courtyard, architectural elevations, renderings of the project,
Avienda Design guidelines, and proposed materials for the project.
Jacquel Hajder, Inland Development Partners stated that they are excited to be a part of the
Avienda development project and are open to any questions.
Mayor Ryan asked if every unit has a balcony, even the interior of the courtyard. Ms. Hajder
stated that every unit will have a balcony unless it faces the clubhouse or is limited in depth. She
also added that any ground-level units have a patio.
Mayor Ryan asked about the color palette for the project. Ms. Hajder stated that they have a
variety of materials, including wood, stone, and decorative precast, and presented to the Council
the proposed materials.
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Ms. Hajder discussed their landscape plan and the proposed trees to soften the aesthetic of the
western elevation.
Mayor Ryan asked how they can ensure that the latest design will not be a wet/dry pond. Mr.
Howley stated that this project has to come up with a stormwater solution that meets the existing
watershed district and the Master Stormwater Permit. He stated that from their understanding,
the Avienda apartment has a stormwater plan that does work, but should a revised concept come
before the city for consideration, it would have to match the existing permits.
Mayor Ryan clarified that the approval tonight goes to the far East stormwater pond. Mr. Howley
stated that it is correct.
Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approves the requested preliminary plat and site plan review for Avienda
Apartments subject to the conditions of approval and adopts the attached Findings of Fact
and Decision. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
1. Receive Commission on Aging Annual Report
Mayor Ryan thanked Mary Blazanin for all the work on projects, programs, recruiting, etc
that she does for the Seniors and the city.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. Carver County CDA Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program
ADJOURNMENT.
Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The
City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk