25-01 Pioneer Ridge Replat presentationPlanning Case #2025-01
Pioneer Ridge
Planning Commission –October 6, 2026
City Council –October 12, 2026
Applicant: Pioneer Ridge LLC
Request for preliminary plat approval for the
replatting of 40 attached townhome lots.
Location
Zoning:
•R-8 Mixed Medium Density
Land Use:
•Medium Density Residential
Request:
•Replat 40 attached
townhomes to extend rear lot
lines 5 feet into the HOA lots.
•Additional 5 feet to allow for
decks and patios.
•Developer anticipated gas line
install in the rear yards.
Preliminary Plat
Preliminary Plat Criteria
1. 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.
2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional plans including but not
limited to the City's Comprehensive Plan;
Finding: Subdivision is consistent with applicable city, county and regional plans including the City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Preliminary Plat Criteria
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
Discussion
Public Hearing
Planning Commission
Discussion
Proposed Motion
“The Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends approval of the preliminary
plat for the Pioneer Ridge 2nd Addition
subdivision subject to the conditions of
approval and adopts the attached Findings
of Fact and Recommendation.”