26-01 signed PC Findings of Fact and RecommendationCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES. MINNESOTA
FINDTNGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
lN RE: Application of BKV Group - Planning Case No. 2026-01, Chanhassen Community
Center, for a site plan review,
On [ebruarv 17,2076, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at i1s regularll, scheduled
meeting to consider the applicalion ol BKV Group for a community center.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed development, preceded
b1 a published and mailed notice. The Planning Commission heard testimony from all interested
persons wishing to speak and now makes the follou,ing:
FINDINGS OF FACT
I . The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD).
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Office and Commercial Uses.
3. The legal description ofthe property is described as Lot l, Block I of the Chanhassen Bluffs
plat.
The Applicant has requesled approval ofthe site plan dated January, l, 2026, prepared bl Bill
Diede.
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:
a) Is consistent with the elements and objectives ofthe city's development guides,
including lhe comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that ma),be
adopted.
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 ofthe neighboring developed or developing or developing areas.
d) Creation ofa harmonious relationship ofbuildings and open spaces with natural site
fealures and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development.
SITF,, PLAN REVIEW FINDINGS
b) Is consistent with the site plan review requirements.
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e) Creates a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
i. An intemal 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 ofopen space and landscaping;
iii. Materials. textures, colors and details ofconstruction as an expression ofthe
design concept and the compatibility ofthe same with adjacent and neighboring
structures and uses; and
ir,. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and
parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public streels,
u'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
water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air and those
aspects of design not adequately covered b1' other regulations which may have
substantial effecls on neighboring land uses.
g) Within the High* a1' Corridor (HC) districts. consistencv u'ith the purpose, intent and
slandards of the HC districts.
h) Within the BluffCreek Overla_"-'(BCO) district, consistency' *,ith the purpose, inlent
and standards ofthe BCO district.
i) Maintain an acceptable road svstem level ofservice
Findins; The proposed development is consistenl wilh the city's design requirements, the
Comprehensive Plan, the zoning ordinance, the design standards, and the site plan review
requirements. Staffare recommending approval ofthe request with conditions. The site design is
compatible with the surrounding developments. lt is.funclionol and harmonious with the oreo.
Approval ofthis site plan is contingent upon the conditions listed in the stalfreport #26-01
datetl Februarlt 1 1, 2026, prepared by Rachel .leske et al.
3. The planning report #2026-01 dated Februarl, 11,2026, prepared by Rachel Jeske et al, is
incorporated herein.
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ITECOIIN{ENI)ATION ANT) ACTT()N
The Planning Commission recommends approval ofthe proposed Site Plan for the proposed
development of the Chanhassen Community Center 10 the Cit.v Council.
ADOP'| ED b1' the Chanhassen Ptanning Commission this I 7th day of F'ebruar1, 2026.
(.HANIIASS COMMISSION
BY:
c N Chair
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