Wayzata City Council — Transcript
Monday, July 20, 2026
Carpenters Point Third Edition Preliminary and Final Plat Application
Retail Development and Vacancy in Weisetta
General Development Activities and Updates
Votes (1)
Application for Carpenters Point Third Edition Preliminary and Final Plat 535 and 555 Bushaway Road
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Vanl [40:02] · Seconded by Commissioner Schwabby [40:08]
Planner Headbloom presented the application, outlining the proposal to divide two lots into three, its compliance with R1A zoning and shoreland overlay. Historical context including a conservation easement and prior grading was provided. Key project considerations included required City Council approval for grading exceeding two feet, individual tree preservation plans, stormwater management, utility connections, and approval from Hennepin County for three driveway access points. Public and commissioner questions focused on setback calculations, the eagle's nest, traffic impact, and the explicit inclusion of grading conditions. The applicant confirmed readiness to comply with conditions and laws.
Notable Quotes (3)
staff makes a recommendation for future grading to require city council approval prior to any issuing of a permit. Um, and this is to address the unique circumstances and history of the site and the intent of city code section 9164D...
is there any traffic analysis done and how will it impact the like you know the neighborhood the way it is the character one of the reason I or many people who come to Bush way um come is because of the um the character of the neighborhood right so that is one thing I wanted to know is there any kind of analysis done on that...
Hannib County is ultimately responsible for the traffic management for driveways coming onto county roadways. And so while the city will have a uh a voice in that if we were to express concerns, ultimately the city engineer deferred to Henipin County for this application...
Ordinances & Resolutions (10)
Application to subdivide two lots into three
Low density single family estate zoning applicable to Carpenters Point
Additional zoning requirements applicable to Carpenters Point due to lake frontage
Granted to Minhaha Creek Watershed District for flood plain management on Carpenters Point property
Issued in 2019 for modification of average grade at Carpenters Point
City code section governing grading beyond 2 feet, requiring City Council approval
Future permits required for construction on the Carpenters Point lots and other developments
Required for any alteration to designated historic sites like Trapper's Cabin
Awarded by Hennepin County to Weisetta ($548,000) for contamination cleanup at 200 Lake
Discussed in the context of needing amendments to clarify definitions of retail and service commercial uses