PUD Ordinance Amended 2022 FINAL CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 657
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE, BY
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code, the City's zoning ordinance, is amended by
rezoning the following described property below from Agricultural Estate District, A-2, to PUD Regional
Commercial Avienda.
Legal Description
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (S 1/2 OF SW 1/4), SECTION 23,
TOWNSHIP 116, RANGE 23, CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA, EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING 2
DESCRIBED TRACTS:
LINE 1. COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 116,
RANGE 23; THENCE RUNNING NORTH ON SECTION LINE 30 FEET; THENCE IN A
STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION, 30 FEET
EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 30 FEET TO SAID
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, BEING A THREE
CORNERED PIECE IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 116,
RANGE 23; AND 2. THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER AND THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER, BOTH IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 116 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, CARVER
COUNTY, MINNESOTA WHICH LIES EASTERLY OF LINE 2 DESCRIBED BELOW.
LINE 2. BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE
RUNNING WEST ON AN AZIMUTH OF 271 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 13 SECONDS ALONG THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 23 FOR 1634.23 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE ON AN
AZIMUTH OF 00 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 24 SECONDS FOR 500.11 FEET TO A POINT;
THENCE ON AN AZIMUTH OF 91 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 13 SECONDS FOR 1173.46 FEET TO
A POINT; THENCE ON AN AZIMUTH OF 29 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 18 SECONDS FOR 152.11
TO A POINT; THENCE ON AN AZIMUTH OF 352 DEGREES, 57 MINUTES 23 SECONDS FOR
709.36 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE ON AN AZIMUTH OF 91 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 02
SECONDS ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER FOR 475.37 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THERE TERMINATING.
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ABSTRACT
TOGETHER WITH
PARCEL 1
THE NORTH 420.00 FEET OF THE EAST 414.86 FEET OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF
SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 116, RANGE 23, CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
PARCEL 2
THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 116, RANGE 23,
CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA EXCEPT FOR THE SOUTH 658.24 FEET THEREOF; AND
ALSO
EXCEPT THE NORTH 420.00 FEET OF THE EAST 414.86 FEET THEREOF.
PARCEL 3
THE SOUTH 658.24 FEET OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 116,
RANGE 23, CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
TOGETHER WITH
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4) OF
SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 116 NORTH OF RANGE 23 WEST, CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA,
EXCEPT THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
(NE1/4 OF SW1/4) OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 116 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, SHOWN AS
PARCEL 64 ON MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY PLAT
NO. 10-19, FILED 10-19-2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. 39930.
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
A. Intent
The use of Planned Unit Developments (PUD) for regional/lifestyle center commercial purposes should
result in a reasonable and verifiable exchange between the city and the developer. This district is
intended to provide for the development of regional and community scale integrated retail, office,
business services, personal services, and services to the traveling public near freeway interchanges. It
shall strive to create a self-sustaining pattern of land uses with cultural, employment, entertainment,
housing, shopping, and social components.
The regional/lifestyle center commercial district is a mixed commercial district with retail and
entertainment uses of a scale and function that serves a regional market. The physical environment
emphasizes an attractive, comfortable walking experience for shoppers and visitors. It shall be designed
to serve pedestrian and mass transit users as well as automobile traffic. Centers of this type, generally,
have at least two major retail anchors and are characterized by the diversity of mixed retail and service
uses. Uses within this district should complement existing retail users in the other commercial districts.
Development of these centers shall be planned as a group of organized uses and structures to
accommodate a sensitive transition between commercial activities such as loading, parking of
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automobiles, lighting, and trash collection, and surrounding residential uses. Such centers shall be
designed with one theme, similar architectural style, similar exterior building materials, and a
coordinated landscaping theme, but shall avoid monotony in design and visual appearance. Vehicle and
pedestrian access are coordinated and logically linked to provide a comprehensive circulation system.
B. Design Standards
Unless otherwise provided in the PUD, the design standards shall follow the Chanhassen City Code
Chapter 20, Article VIII Division 1. 20-509. - STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR
REGIONAL/LIFESTYLE CENTER COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS and
Article XXIII, DIVISION 7. - DESIGN STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND
OFFICE-INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS. Applies to District 1, 2 and 3.
Chapter 20 DIVISION 9. - DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENTS and the
Avienda Development Design Guidelines. Applies to Districts 4 and 5.
September 8, 2022
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The Master Plan identifies five distinct districts within Avienda. Each of these districts
(outlined on the plan below) is defined by specific site development patterns and perhaps a
distinctive character or image. The sub-districts complement one another as part of the overall
plan. The districts are shown on the attached District Map above. They include:
• District 1 - Retail – provides a location for larger-scale in-line and stand-alone retail
entertainment uses. Could also include a 150-unit housing in the north west corner.
• District 2 - The Village – provides the broadest variety, highest density, and greatest
intensity of development, encouraging both vertical and horizontal mixed use. Including 53
rowhomes and up to 417 Apartments, with a minimum of 25,000 square feet of
entertainment. Common/public space shall be included in this district as well as two seated
restaurants in addition to other fast casual restaurants.
• District 3 Mixed Use - 10 acres or approximately 60 percent of the area in District 3 shall
be developed as amusement/recreation/entertainment use. These uses include golf
entertainment, hockey rinks, indoor amusement arcades, convention/ performance center.
The principal amusement/recreation/ entertainment use shall be constructed prior to the
approval of any accessory uses; hotel, retail/restaurant, carwash, or office use.
• Sub-District 4 - Multi-Family – provides opportunities for high density senior or rental
apartments. Includes up to 300 Senior Housing units
• Sub-District 5 - Low Density Residential – provides opportunities for small lot homes.
Includes 39 townhomes that have received preliminary plat approval.
C. Development Plans and Regulations
The PUD must be maintained in accordance with the following development plans which are on file
with the city, and which are incorporated herein:
1. Final Plat dated October 28, 2021
2. Development Plan DP8.2 dated September 8, 2022
3. Avienda Design Guidelines updated September 8, 2022
Permitted Uses
1. Entertainment:
Amusement/recreation/entertainment use or substantially similar as reviewed by the Design
Review Committee (DRC) and the Community Development Director.
2. Retail sales:
a. Department stores not to exceed 25,000 square feet per store, stores that carry an
assortment of merchandise from all the other categories. Such establishments may
include but are not limited to department stores, discount stores, and similar
establishments.
b. Supermarkets and other food and grocery stores such as butcher shops and fish markets,
fruit and vegetable markets, dairy products stores, candy, nut, and confectionery stores
and retail bakeries not to exceed a total of 98,000 square feet.
c. Apparel and accessory stores not to exceed 20,000 square feet per store.
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d. Home furnishing stores selling interior decorating supplies, such as paint, light fixtures,
and décor. Such stores may not exceed 40,000 square feet for any single store.
e. Clothing and apparel stores, including shoes, jewelry, accessories, etc.
f. Drug stores and pharmacies.
g. One home and furniture store which includes furniture store, home improvement center,
electronic store, appliance store, and similar establishments not to exceed 50,000 square
feet.
h. Farmers market.
3. Hospitality and food service establishments including:
a. Bars and taverns.
b. Cafes, delicatessens, food catering establishments.
c. Coffee shops and cafes.
d. Patio/al fresco dining facilities; Accessory to a principal use.
e. Restaurants.
4. Hotels:
a. One hotel is permitted in the Mixed-Use District.
5. Services:
a. Personal Services
i. Professional offices: banking, insurance, legal services, and real estate, etc.
ii. Financial institutions.
iii. Health and recreation clubs, industries, and services.
iv. Health services: Offices of doctors, dentists, optometrists, etc.
v. Dry cleaning, laundry, and garment services.
b. One daycare center, childcare centers, preschools and Montessori school, not to exceed a
total of 16,000 square feet for all such uses.
6. Housing:
Residential development in the regional/lifestyle center commercial PUD may only occur in
multiple-family dwellings.
a. Senior housing developments are limited to two sites and are not to exceed 150 units per
building. Senior housing (55 Plus) includes owner, rental or service enriched.
b. Low Density Residential homes, District 5, shall be a Density of 3-6 units an acre and can
include detached townhomes and twin homes.
c. Fifty-three (53) rowhomes density of 8 units an acre in part of District 2.
d. Apartments units with number of 417.
e. The total number of housing units in the PUD shall not exceed 768.
7. Other uses:
a. Retail businesses or service establishments that generally provide commodities or
services and that are judged by the Community Development Director (1) to be similar in
character and operation to the permitted uses described above; (2) to be closely
complementary and to enhance the permitted uses; and (3) to be compatible with the
intent and purposes of the Avienda Village Regional Lifestyle Center PUD.
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b. Drive-through accessory to a permitted use. (A maximum of four shall be permitted in
Avienda. In District 1 the two permitted drive-throughs can be associated with the
grocery or pharmacy or bank.
8. Prohibited Uses
a. Auto related including gas stations, tires, repair etc. except for one full-service car wash
in District 3.
a. Truck, motorcycles, boats, etc. sales.
b. Club warehouse including wholesale.
c. Gaming Establishments.
9. Other comparable or superior materials may be approved by the DRC and the Community
Development Director.
D. Minimum Setbacks
Building setbacks shall follow Chapter 20, Article VIII Division 1. 20-509. - STANDARDS AND
GUIDELINES FOR REGIONAL/LIFESTYLE CENTER COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENTS. Setbacks may be waived by the City Council when it is demonstrated that
environmental protection and design will be enhanced.
E. Development Site Coverage and Building Height
1. The PUD standard for hard surface coverage is 70% for the overall development. Individual lots
may exceed this threshold.
2. More than one (1) principal structure may be placed on one (1) platted lot.
3. The maximum building height shall be:
a. Retail District - 1 story
b. Village District
Apartment - 5 stories (excluding underground parking)
Retail - 1 story
Restaurants - 1 story
Entertainment - 2 story
c. Mixed Use District
Hotel - 3 stories (excluding underground parking)
Retail - 1 story
Offices - 3 stories (excluding underground parking)
d. Multi-family District – the combined senior housing shall not exceed five (5) stories in
height.
e. Low Density Housing District - 35 feet
F. Parking Requirements
1. Parking shall follow Chanhassen City Code ARTICLE XXIV. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING.
2. There is no minimum parking setback when it abuts, without being separated by a street, another
off-street parking area.
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3. Code Drive-Through Facilities. Drive-throughs must comply with the standard of the City Code
20-963 and where appropriate, the city and developer may prepare a vehicle stacking study to
determine whether more of less stacking shall be required for a particular use.
G. Landscaping Plan
An overall landscaping plan is required. The plan shall contain the following:
1. Boulevard plantings. Located in front yards shall require a mix of over-story trees and other
plantings consistent with the site. Landscaped berms shall be provided to screen the site from
major roadways, railroads, and less intensive land uses. In place of mass grading for building
pads and roads, stone or decorative block retaining walls shall be employed as required to
preserve mature trees and the site's natural topography.
2. Exterior landscaping and double-fronted lots. Landscaped berms shall be provided to buffer the
site and lots from major roadways, railroads, and less intensive uses. Similar measures shall be
provided for double-fronted lots. Where necessary to accommodate this landscaping, additional
lot depth may be required.
3. Foundation and yard plantings. A minimum budget or plan for foundation plants shall be
established and approved by the City. As each parcel is developed in the PUD, the builder shall
be required to install plant materials meeting or exceeding the required budget or prior to
issuance of certificate of occupancy or provide financial guarantees acceptable to the City.
4. Tree preservation. Tree preservation is a primary goal of the PUD. A detailed tree survey should
be prepared during the design of the PUD and the plans should be developed to maximize tree
preservation.
5. No fences shall be permitted between the required landscape buffer and arterial and collector
roads.
H. Signage
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The intent of this section is to establish an effective means of communication in the development,
maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the business’s ability to attract sources of economic
development and growth, to improve pedestrian and traffic safety, to minimize the possible adverse
effect of signs on nearby public and private property, and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement
of these sign regulations. It is the intent of this section, to promote the health, safety, general welfare,
aesthetics, and image of the community by regulating signs that are intended to communicate to the
public, and to use signs which meet the city's goals:
1. Establish standards which permit businesses a reasonable and equitable opportunity to advertise
their name and service.
2. Preserve and promote civic beauty and prohibit signs which detract from this objective because
of size, shape, height, location, condition, cluttering or illumination.
3. Ensure that signs do not create safety hazards.
4. Ensure that signs are designed, constructed, installed, and maintained in a manner that does not
adversely impact public safety or unduly distract motorists.
5. Preserve and protect property values.
6. Ensure signs that are in proportion to the scale of, and are architecturally compatible with, the
principal structures.
7. Limit temporary commercial signs and advertising displays which provide an opportunity for
grand opening and occasional sales events while restricting signs which create continuous visual
clutter and hazards at public right-of-way intersections.
8. All signs shall comply with the city sign ordinance ARTICLE XXVI. – SIGNS unless otherwise
permitted in this document.
1. Project Identification Sign A
Six project identification signs shall be permitted for the development. The location of the Project
Identification signs shall be as follows:
a. Southwest and southeast of the intersection of Sunset Trail and Lyman Boulevard.
b. Southwest of the intersection of Powers and Lyman Boulevards.
c. Northwest and southwest of the intersection of Powers and Bluff Creek Boulevards.
d. The most southeasterly corner of the development facing the Highway 212.
The design and dimensions of the sign shall be identical throughout the development with exception of
the larger sign facing south on to Highway 212.
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2. Off-Premise Directory Sign B
Three off-premise directory signs shall be permitted for the development. The location of the off-
premise directory signs shall be as follows:
• Southeast of the intersection of Avienda Parkway and Sunset Trail.
• Northwest and southwest of the intersection of Bluff Creek Boulevard and Sunset Trail.
The sign architectural structure shall not exceed 19 feet in height and shall be built in accordance with
the dimensions and design shown and labeled below.
1. The individual tenant sign panel area shall not exceed eight (8) square feet, six (6) feet wide and
1’ 4” high, no more than three panels per off-premise directional sign.
2. The overall sign area shall not exceed 58 square feet.
3. The sign shall be located outside of the sight triangle and shall not interfere with the driver’s
intersection sight distance.
4. The sign shall maintain a minimum of 10 feet from the back of the curb.
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5. The sign shall maintain a 1.5-foot separation from trails/sidewalks.
6. The sign shall not interfere with snow removal operations.
7. The sign shall only include the names and logos of the businesses.
8. The sign design shall compliment the design and materials of the proposed buildings.
Project identification sign area shall not exceed 80 square feet in sign display area nor be greater
than eight (8) feet in height. The sign shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the property line
and be located outside the sight distance triangle.
3. Monument Sign C
a. Each lot shall be permitted one monument sign. One monument sign shall be permitted per
lot with the exception of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2. These signs shall not exceed 24 square feet in
sign display area nor be greater than five (5) feet in height. If more than one building is on a
lot, the sign must be shared.
b. All monument signs shall maintain a uniform architectural design that complements the
architecture of the buildings.
c. These signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the property line and be located
outside the sight triangle.
d. All monument signs shall face the internal streets (Avienda Parkway and Bluff Creek
Boulevard).
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4. Wayfinding Signs D
Wayfinding signs shall be permitted along the internal street located within Lots 1 and 2, Block 5.
a. The sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
b. The sign area shall not exceed 32 square feet.
c. The sign shall be located outside of the sight triangle and shall not interfere with the driver’s
intersection sight distance.
d. The sign shall maintain a minimum of 10 feet from the back of the curb.
e. The sign shall maintain a 1.5-foot separation from trails and sidewalks.
f. The sign shall not be illuminated.
g. The sign shall not interfere with snow removal operations.
h. The sign lettering shall not exceed six inches and shall have a uniform style.
i. The sign shall only include the names and logos of the businesses and a directional arrow.
j. The sign design shall compliment the design and materials of the proposed building.
k. The sign shall not obstruct drivers’ views of any city-owned street signage or railroad
signage.
l. The sign will be owned and maintained by the developer.
m. The applicant shall construct the sign.
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5. Wall Signs
a. The location of letters and logos shall be restricted to the approved building sign bands, the
tops of which shall not extend above parapet height. The letters and logos shall be restricted to
a maximum of 30 inches in height. All individual letters and logos comprising each sign shall
be constructed of wood, metal, or translucent facing.
b. Second story illuminated signs that can be viewed from neighborhoods outside the PUD site,
are prohibited.
c. Tenant signage shall consist of store identification only. Copy is restricted to the tenant’s
proper name and major product, or service offered. Corporate logos, emblems, and similar
identifying devices are permitted provided they are confined within the signage band and do
not occupy more than 30% of the sign area unless the logo is the sign.
d. Wall signs are limited to two elevations per building unless the area of square footage
exceeds 25,000 or above in a single use.
e. Single tenant buildings shall be permitted wall signs on two elevations only unless the area of
square footage exceeds 25,000 or above in a single use. The size of the sign shall be based
on Table 1.
f. Halo Lit signs are permitted consistent with the wall area criteria, including maximum nits
and only white.
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6. Projecting Sign (Wall)
a. Shall be limited to the Village Retail District.
b. Sign area shall not exceed two (2) square feet and not project more than
two (2) feet from the building.
7. Festive Flags/Banners
a. Flags and banners shall be permitted on approved standards attached to the building facade
and on standards attached to pedestrian area lighting.
b. Flags and banners shall be constructed of fabric or vinyl.
c. Banners shall not contain advertising for individual users, businesses, services, or products.
d. Flags and banners shall project from buildings a maximum of two (2) feet.
f. Flags and banners shall have a maximum area of 10 square feet.
g. Flags and banners which are torn or excessively worn shall be removed at the request of the
city.
8. Building Directory
a. In multi-tenant buildings, one building directory sign may be permitted. The directory sign
shall not exceed eight square feet.
9. On-Premise Directional Signs
a. On-premise signs shall not be larger than four (4) square feet. The maximum height of the
sign shall not exceed five (5) feet from the ground. The placement of directional signs on the
property shall be so located such that the sign does not adversely affect adjacent properties
(including site lines or confusion of adjoining ingress or egress) or the general appearance of
the site from public right-of-way. No more than four (4) signs shall be allowed per lot. The
City Council may allow additional signs in situations where access is confusing, or traffic
safety could be jeopardized.
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b. Bench signs are prohibited except at transit stops as authorized by the local transit authority.
c. Signs and Graphics. Wherever possible, traffic control, directional, and other public signs
should be consolidated and grouped with other street fixtures and furnishings to reduce visual
clutter and to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian movement. A system of directional signs
should also be established to direct traffic within the commercial area and away from
residential areas.
10. Prohibited Signs
a. Pylon signs.
b. Back lit awnings.
c. Window signs are prohibited except for company logo/symbol and not the name. Such logo
shall not exceed 10% of a window area.
d. Menu signs.
e. Signs on roofs, dormers, and balconies.
f. Billboards.
g. Interchangeable letter boards or panels.
h. Flashing signs.
11. Sign Design and Permit Requirements
a. The sign treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect the quality of the
development. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material and height
throughout the development. A common theme will be introduced at the development's
entrance monument and will be used throughout.
b. All signs require a separate sign permit.
c. Wall business signs shall comply with the City’s sign ordinance for the neighborhood
business district for determination of maximum sign area. Wall signs may be permitted on
the “street” front and primary parking lot front of each building.
I. Public Realm, Streetscape
The site development, streetscape character, building placement, pedestrian realm, material expression
and color, stormwater utilization, building interest, lighting and walking paths shall be consistent with
the Avienda Development Guidelines Dated September 8, 2022.
J. Engineering Conditions
1. The applicant shall update the traffic analysis completed for the 2016 AUAR Update based
on the approved land uses for the development.
2. Each subsequent plat and/or site plan will be required to complete a Traffic Impact Study for
the abutting local road network to identify capacity deficiencies at affected intersections and
to help identify feasible solutions to identified deficiencies. This shall also include; an
assessment of internal circulation for vehicles and pedestrians; the interface between public
and private streets and trails and their respective maintenance operations; and emergency
service access and circulation.
3. The access point east of the most eastern round-a-bout on Bluff Creek Boulevard, as depicted
in Development Plan 8.1 dated July 15, 2022, is not approved.
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4. An updated capacity analysis shall be provided based on the approved land uses to determine
if the municipal utilities to service the development are adequate.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this the day of September 12, 2022.
ATTEST:
Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on )
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