Chaska Planning Commission Advances Municipal Services Building Plans, Recommends Zoning Amendment

Overview: The Chaska Planning Commission convened on November 12, 2025, primarily to discuss the preliminary site and building plans for a new municipal services building (MSB), along with a proposed zoning ordinance amendment. The commission unanimously recommended both for approval, highlighting the project’s significance for consolidating city services and enhancing operational efficiency.

Chaska Planning Commission Backs Concept Plan for Zero Creek Road Development

Overview: The Chaska Planning Commission meeting on October 8th, 2025, primarily focused on the approval of a concept plan for a three-lot subdivision at Zero Creek Road, with the proposal aligning with the city’s long-term vision and zoning requirements. Additionally, discussions included the potential impact of outdoor storage for local businesses and the future leadership of the Commission.

Chaska Planning Commission Supports AutoPros Expansion Amid Zoning and Utility Considerations

Overview: The Chaska Planning Commission convened to discuss several development projects, most notably the expansion of AutoPros at 1601 and Oldbon Road. The expansion will involve adding a 3,000-square-foot building, increasing service bays from five to nine, and potentially creating up to eight new jobs. The commission also reviewed plans for a new Municipal Service Building and addressed zoning ordinance amendments, utility easements, and other public infrastructure concerns.

Chaska Planning Commission Debates Roadway Revisions and Lot Layouts for New Development

Overview: The Chaska Planning Commission meeting on August 13, 2025, was dominated by discussions on the proposed development on Bavaria Road, focusing on roadway alignment, lot configurations, and landscaping plans. The commission reviewed the preliminary plat, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendment for the Shioval 19th edition, which includes ten new single-family homes accessed via a new cul-de-sac extending from Toaro Curve.

Beckman Coulter Expansion to Bring 300 New Jobs to Chaska

Overview: At the recent Chaska Planning Commission meeting, the commission approved the preliminary site and building plan for Beckman Coulter’s expansion on Lake Hazeline Drive. This expansion is expected to add approximately 300 jobs to the area and enhance the company’s manufacturing capabilities. Beckman Coulter, a company specializing in biomed testing products, plans to expand their existing facility with a two-story addition totaling 148,000 square feet. The expansion will include increased parking capacity to accommodate the additional workforce, maintaining two shifts of operations with a full-service cafeteria and outdoor amenities for employees. The building will feature significant glass openings and concrete materials, aligning with the existing structure’s design.