25-01 2026 PC signed FOFCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER ANI) HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDIN(;S OF FA('T
AND II,ECOMME,NDATION
IN RE: Application of Pionecr Ridge LLC tbr Pioneer Ridge Second Addition
On October 6,2026. the Chanhasscn Planning Commission mct at its regularll scheduled
mecting to consider the application of Pioneer Ridge Second Addition. The project consists of
replatting,l0 attached townhome lots to increase the lot depth ofeach anached to\\'nhome lot.
Thc Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed development which u'as
prcceded h1 published and mailed notice. The Planning Commission heard testimonl' lrom all
interested persons x,ishing to speak and made the lbllowing F-indings of Fact on the remaining
application.
FIN DINCS ()F FA('T
I . On September I 5. 2026. the Citl received a land use application lor the property legalll-
described in attachment Exhibit A for the following:
A. A prcliminary plat application lbr replatting a 40-lot subdivision of mixed medium
density residential.
2. Thc property is currently zoned R-8 Mixed Medium Densit) Residential.
3. Thc propertl is guided bl the Land Use Plan for Medium Densitv Residential.
PREI,INIINA RY I'I-AT FIN I)IN(;S
4. The Subclivision Ordinance directs the Planning Clommission kr consider seven possible
adversc effects of the proposed subdivision. The seven effects and our findings regarding
them arc:
a. The proposed subdivision is consistent *'ith the zoning ordinance;
Finding. The subdivision meets all of the requiremenls of the "R-8" Mixed Medium
De n s ity Re s ide nt i a I D i str icl.
b. The proposed subdivision is consistent u,ith all applicable city. county and regional plans
including but not limited to the cit"v's comprehensive plan;
Finding; The subdivision is consistent with applicable city. counly and regional plans
including the (-.ity's Comprehensive Plan.
c. The physical characteristics ofthe site, including but not limited to topograph,v"' soils.
vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and stormwaler
drainage are suitable for the proposed developmentl
Finding: The subiect property is suilable for the proposed developmenl
d. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage,
seu'age disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvements required by this
chapter;
Finding: The development plans adequately demonstrate the ability to serve the site with
sanilary, waler, and stormwater utililies as well as provisions -for private streets ond
erosion control.
T'he proposed subdivision u,ill not cause environmental damage;c
Finding: The proposed subdivision conforms to City Code for purposes ofpreservation of
bluff areas as well as the cily's requirements for landscaping replocement planlings
associdted with proposed tree removals.
l'. 'l hc proposcd subdivision rr'ill not conflict u'ith easements of'rccord; and
Finding: The proposed subdivision hos relocated overhead power lines. As a result, the
proposed subdivision does not conllict 14,ith easemenls of record.
g. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A suMivision is premature if any of the
following exists:
I ) Lack of adequate stormwater drainage.
2) Lack of adequate roads.
3) Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
4) Lack ofadequate off-site public improvements or support systems
Finding: The proposed subdivision is nol premature &t it has adequate plansfor
slormwoter drairmge, adequate roadwayl sanitary sewer systems, and public
improvements and suplnrl syslems.
5. The planning report Planning Case 2025-01, dated September 30,2026, prepared by Rachel
Arsenault. et al. is incorporated herein.
The Planning Commission recommends approval of the requested Preliminary Plat to the Cit)'
(louncil
ADOPT ITI) h1' thc Chanhasscn Planning ( omtnission this (r'l' dav of Octobcr 2026
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EXIIIBIT A
Lots 15. 16. 17, 18. 19.20,21.22,23,24,25.26,27.28.29, -30. 31 . 12. 33. 3.1, and 35. Block l:
l.ots 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9. 10. ll.l2. 13. 14, 15. 16, 17. 18. l9.20.and2l.
Block 2. Pionecr Ridge, Carver County. Minnesota.