Chaska City Council — Transcript
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Big Woods Business Park North Phase One Development
Greenbelt and Cluster Development Policy
Traffic Impact and Road Infrastructure
Votes (3)
Preliminary Site and Building Plan and Preliminary Plat for Big Woods Business Park North Building 1
Moved by Commissioner [0:43:08] · Seconded by Commissioner [0:43:10]
Staff presented the detailed plans for the 44-acre distribution center, including site layout, building design, utilities, and greenbelt impacts. The applicant provided context on job creation and sustainability efforts. A public speaker, Travis Olson, voiced strong concerns about the greenbelt's preservation and the necessity of the right-in right-out access point on Jonathan Carver Parkway, citing potential confusion and impact on 'undeveloped' land definitions. Commission members questioned traffic flow during construction, the purpose of specific access points, and details regarding crosswalks and county coordination.
Rezoning from Rural Residential RR2 to Planned Multi-Use District PMD-24
Moved by Commissioner [0:43:44] · Seconded by Commissioner [0:43:48]
This item involved the formal rezoning necessary to accommodate the proposed business park and distribution center. The discussion was part of the larger project review, with no distinct additional highlights beyond the overall project debate.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Moved by Commissioner [0:44:27] · Seconded by Commissioner [0:44:29]
The amendment sought to allow cluster development in the greenbelt, establish land use guidance for former Dahlgren Township parcels, and expand the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) line. This was a critical component discussed during the main project presentation, particularly regarding the interpretation and application of greenbelt policies.
Notable Quotes (4)
it's actually 28. Um so there will be a bit of a mess. Um but you know, messes are part of developing areas.
the vans are directly employed by small businesses that we contract with and then they create the jobs for the actually the the delivery drivers themselves. But they operate that business out of this facility. So it's a direct indirect job creation and that's probably about another three to 300 plus uh jobs or so from that.
The berm is actually development. The retention ponds are development. So, I don't get how they can get away with saying that that's undeveloped. So, keep that in mind as you're going through the the decision-making policy, okay?
Our goal primarily is to maintain safety on the site. Uh there's obviously a a fair amount of uh activity uh and so the the primary driver for the right in right out is really is really safety.
Ordinances & Resolutions (18)
Project Control number for the Big Woods Business Park North Phase One.
Request to amend the comprehensive plan for cluster development, MUSA expansion, and land use guidance.
Request for approval for the design and layout of the first distribution center building.
Request for approval of the subdivision layout, including lots and outlots.
Request to change zoning from Rural Residential (RR2) to Planned Multi-Use District (PMD-24).
Earlier stage plan for the development, approved in February.
Review process for environmental impacts, formally adopted in April.
Traffic Impact Analysis, an updated version was provided with the preliminary submittal.
Required approved plan to address impacts on one incidental wetland.
City plan from 2012, currently undergoing an update process.
Referenced for industrial building standards and lighting regulations.
Proposed new zoning district for the development.
Current zoning district of the project area.
Boundary that needs expansion as part of the comprehensive plan amendment.
Policy guiding development in designated greenbelt areas.
Policy allowing certain development within greenbelt areas if specific objectives are met.
The basis for the rezoning recommendation.
Required from Carver County for access onto county roads.