Chaska Planning Commission Meeting 11.12.25
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Final plat approval for Shioal 19th edition (PC2025-11)
Public hearing for municipal services building preliminary site/building plan (PC2025-18)
Zoning ordinance amendment for P10 district
Planning commission leadership nominations (Chair and Vice Chair)
Areas of Interest (5)
- City of Chaska moves forward with a 148,000-square-foot municipal services building designed to house city departments for 20-year growth projection.
- New public works facility architecture draws comparisons to Maple Grove's facility, emphasizing cost-conscious industrial design for residential areas.
- Concerns over screening the site from nearby rural residential properties led to mandatory tree buffer installations and site layout revisions.
- Planning commission begins transition of leadership roles with members asked to nominate candidates privately to avoid quorum violations.
- City explores future regional partnership for yard waste and composting to replace limited bi-annual drop-off events.
Votes (5)
Adopt the agenda
Moved by Chairperson Brass · Seconded by Commissioner
Approve previous meeting minutes
Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner
Recommend approval of final plat PC2025-11
Moved by Chairperson Brass · Seconded by Commissioner
Recommend approval of preliminary site and building plan PC2025-18
Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner
Recommend approval of zoning ordinance amendment to P10
Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner
Notable Quotes (2)
It is a good exploration on how to use industrial materials in a residentially friendly way.
This facility um is not going to be needed to be added on to for from a vehicle storage perspective.
People (3)
LizCity StaffCity staff representative presenting the project and administrative matters.
City staff representative presenting the project and administrative matters.
Andrew CooperArchitectRepresentative from Ortell Architects responsible for the MSB design.
1 quote
Representative from Ortell Architects responsible for the MSB design.
“It is a good exploration on how to use industrial materials in a residentially friendly way.”
Regarding design similarities between the new MSB and Maple Grove's public works building.
BrassChairpersonPresiding over the planning commission meeting.
Presiding over the planning commission meeting.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
- Monday, November 17th, 2025 (Upcoming City Council Meeting)
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Final plat approval for Shioal 19th edition.
Preliminary site and building plan for the new municipal services building.
Zoning ordinance amendment for the Planned Industrial District.