Written JustificationSteinhagen Enterprises, Inc,
8815 Tiller Avenue (952) 657-2294 Phone
Young America MN 55397 (952) 657-2190 Fax
al@steinhagenent.com seioffice@steinhagenent.com
1-29-2026
To: City of Chanhassen
Att.: Community Development Department/Planning Division
City Council
Re: Statement Of Compliance for a CUP for a Contractors Yard.
1480 Park Rd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
I am writing this letter to you today to help the City of Chanhassen understand our intent for the use of
the use of the existing building and property with every intent to comply with Chanhassen's 12 general
standards for a conditional use permit.
A. Steinhagen Properties, LLC and its tenant Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc. will not be detrimental to
or endanger the public's health, safety, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the
neighborhood or the city. We currently have policies and procedures in place to protect our
employees and neighbors. These policies will be continued at the new location.
B. Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc. will be consistent with the objective of the City's Comprehensive
Plan and this chapter.
C. The building upgrades and outdoor storage area will be designated, constructed, operated, and
maintained so to be compatible in appearance with the existing or intended charter of the
general vicinity and will not change essential character of that area.
D. Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc. will not be hazardous or disruptive to the existing or planned
neighboring uses.
E. Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc. will be adequately served by the essential facilities and services,
including streets, police, fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, sewer
systems, and schools.
F. Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc., will not create excessive requirements for the public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
G. Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc. will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment,
and conditions that will be detrimental to any person, property, or general welfare because of
extensive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, rodents, or trash.
H. Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc. will have vehicular approach to the property which does not create
traffic congestion or interfere with the traffic or the surrounding public thoroughfares.
I. Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc. will not do activities that will result in the destruction, loss, or
damage to the solar access, natural, scenic, or historic features of major significance.
J. Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc., will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
K. Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc., will not depreciate surrounding property values.
L. Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc., will meet the standards prescribed for the uses provided in this
article.
"An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer"
M. Steinhagen Properties, LLC., and Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc., fully intend to comply with the
rules and regulations for the use of this property if granted the CUP for a Contractors Yard. We
are excited to move to the City of Chanhassen. It is our belief that relocating here will be good
for our company as we will be better located to access our customers. We also believe that the
City of Chanhassen area will provide us with access to more options for repairs, supplies,
materials, vendors, and lunch option.
Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc. will follow the standards that are specific to Contractor yards in the City
Code:
• Equipment and supply storage will be screened or enclosed. Screening shall comply with buffer
yard D and F4 fencing as specified in this chapter.
• Vehicles/equipment shall be stored within an enclosed or screened area.
• No unlicensed or inoperable vehicle/equipment shall be stored on premises.
• All chemicals shall be stored in proper storage facilities, specified by OSHA regulations.
• The contractor shall be licensed, bonded and insured.
Thank you for your time reading this letter and your consideration of Stenhagen Enterprises, Inc and the
CUP we are requesting.
Sincerely,
Alan R. Steinhagen
Owner/President
612-618-5591
Steinhagen Enterprises, Inc./Steinhagen Properties, LLC.
8815 Tiller Ave.
NYA, MN 55397
"An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer"