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25-01 CC staff report 2026PH (952) 227-1100 • ChanhassenMN.gov 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA • 55317 Application: Requesting Preliminary & Final Plat (Planning Case #2025-01) Staff Report Date: October 7, 2026 Drafted By: Rachel Arsenault, Planner II Planning Commission Review Date: October 6, 2026 City Council Review Date: October 12, 2026 SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting preliminary and final plat approval for the replatting of the 40 attached townhome lots. This request is to extend the rear lot line of each parcel by 5 feet; the additional area will be taken from the HOA common lots. LOCATION: See Image PID: 256180150 - 256180560 APPLICANT: Pioneer Ridge, LLC PROPERTY OWNER: Pioneer Ridge, LLC PRESENT ZONING: R-8- Mixed Medium Density 2040 LAND USE PLAN: Residential- Medium Density (4.1-8.0 units/net acre) ACREAGE: 6.22 Acres (gross) 6.22 acres (net) DENSITY: 6.4 units/acre (gross), 6.4 units/acre (net) PROPOSED MOTION: “The Chanhassen City Council approves the preliminary and final plat for the Pioneer Ridge 2nd Addition subdivision subject to the conditions of approval and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision.” PH (952) 227-1100 • C hanhassenMN.gov 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA • 55317 LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING: The city’s discretion in approving or denying a preliminary and final plat is limited to whether or not the proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance. If it meets these standards, the city must approve the proposed plat. This is a quasi- judicial decision. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Chapter 18, Subdivision Chapter 20, Article XXIV-2, “R-8” Mixed Medium Density Residential District PROPOSAL/SUMMARY The Applicant is proposing the replatting of the Pioneer Ridge development for the 40 attached townhome lots. ___________________________________________________________________________ REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - SUBDIVISION REVIEW This proposed replat is for the Pioneer Ridge subdivision; the final plat was previously approved by City Council on September 8, 2025. Pioneer Ridge is a subdivision consisting of 54 lots, including 14 detached townhomes and 40 attached townhome lots. The proposed plat for Pioneer Ridge 2nd Addition incorporates an additional 5 feet of depth to the rear of each attached townhome lot. This will cause a reduction in the common HOA lots that encompass the properties. New drainage and utility easements will be dedicated and will adhere to the newly proposed lot lines. This alteration will not change the original proposed drainage or topography. Gas utilities serving these homes were elected to be installed in the front yard rather than along the rear yards, which requires the attached townhomes to be pushed deeper into the individual attached townhome lots. The attached townhomes are planned to have both decks and patios, which cannot extend into the common HOA land. The additional 5 feet of lot depth will allow the planned decks and patios to be constructed as anticipated. The Applicant shall update the subdivision plat area and density calculations shown on the second addition plat to be consistent with the plat area of the proposed second addition and density. The correct plat area and density calculation is noted on the f irst page of this staff report, and it conforms with City Code. 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. Finding: Subdivision meets all of the requirements of the “R-8” Mixed Medium Density Residential District. b) The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional plans including but not limited to the City's Comprehensive Plan; PH (952) 227-1100 • C hanhassenMN.gov 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA • 55317 Finding: Subdivision is consistent with applicable city, county and regional plans including 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; Finding: The subject property is 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; Finding: The development plans adequately demonstrate the ability to serve the site with sanitary, water, and stormwater utilities as well as provisions for private streets and erosion control. e) The proposed subdivision will not cause significant environmental damage subject to compliance with the conditions of approval; Finding: The proposed subdivision conforms to City Code for purposes of preservation of bluff areas as well as the city’s requirements for landscaping replacement plantings associated with proposed tree removals. f) The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record; Finding: The proposed subdivision has relocated overhead power lines. As a result, the proposed subdivision does 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. Finding: The proposed subdivision is not premature as it has adequate plans for stormwater drainage, adequate roadways, sanitary sewer systems, and public improvements and support systems. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat as proposed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat as proposed.