City Council Item

October 12, 2026
 
 

Item

Resolution #2026-XX; Approve vacating portions of public drainage and utility easements in the Pioneer Ridge development

File No.

Vacation No. 26-05

Item No: G.1
Agenda Section

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Prepared By Mackenze Grunig, Project Engineer
Reviewed By Charlie Howley
 
SUGGESTED ACTION

"The Chanhassen City Council approves a resolution authorizing the vacation of the public drainage and utility easements as dedicated on Lots 18, 19, 20, and 35, Block 1, and on Lot 21, Block 2, Pioneer Ridge."

Motion Type
Simple Majority Vote of members present
Strategic Priority
Development & Redevelopment
 
SUMMARY
 

Consider vacating portions of the platted public drainage and utility easements as dedicated on Lots 18, 19, 20, and 35, Block 1, and on Lot 21, Block 2, Pioneer Ridge.

 
BACKGROUND
 

The developer of Pioneer Ridge has requested to replat a portion of the site. This will allow the developer to extend the rear lot line of each parcel by 5 feet. The additional area will be taken from the HOA common lots.

 

The vacation has been publicly noticed consistent with Minnesota Stat. 412.851.

 

This action requires a Public Hearing.

 
DISCUSSION
 

The approval of this easement vacation request is contingent upon the recording of the new replat that will dedicate new public drainage and utility easements.

 
BUDGET
 

N/A

 
RECOMMENDATION
 

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the vacation of the Drainage and Utility Easements, subject to the conditions noted.

 
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Vacation Exhibit
Pioneer Ridge Plat
Pioneer Ridge 2nd Addition Plat
Notice of Public Hearing - Mail
Notice of Public Hearing - Paper
Presentation - Pioneer Ridge DU Vacation