Chaska Planning Commission Backs Expansion for Beckman Coulter Facility

Overview: The Chaska Planning Commission convened on December 11, 2024, to review a concept plan for a significant expansion of Beckman Coulter’s facility on Lake Hazeltine Drive. The expansion aims to bolster the manufacturing capabilities, potentially adding approximately 300 jobs, with plans for a two-story building addition to the existing site.

Chaska Planning Commission Denies Variance for Hilltop Drive Porch Encroachment

Overview: The Chaska Planning Commission convened on November 13, 2024, to deliberate a significant variance request concerning a three-season porch on Hilltop Drive. The commission ultimately decided to recommend denial of the variance due to non-compliance with rear yard setback regulations, forwarding the matter to the city council for a final decision.

Chaska Planning Commission Reviews Cloud HQ’s 72-Foot Data Center Amid Height, Noise, and Landscaping Concerns.

Overview: The Chaska Planning Commission meeting on October 9, 2024, was dominated by discussions about Cloud HQ’s proposed data center, which faces challenges over its unprecedented 72-foot height, noise concerns, and significant landscaping requirements. The commission considered a zoning ordinance amendment to accommodate the height increase, adjustments to parking provisions, and an alternative landscaping plan due to site limitations. Neighborhood feedback raised apprehensions about the project’s impact on community aesthetics and noise levels, necessitating analysis and public engagement.

Chaska Planning Commission Recommends Approval of New Subdivision with Park Space and Traffic Adjustments

Overview: The Chaska Planning Commission convened on September 11, 2024, to discuss various development projects, ultimately recommending approval of a new 49-lot residential subdivision on the Engelen property, contingent on the inclusion of park space and the removal of a second access point.