Planning Commission Meeting - March 9, 2026

The City of Eden Prairie Planning Commission held a meeting on March 9, 2026, primarily to review and discuss a proposed 53-unit townhome development at the intersection of Chestnut and Cardy Drive. The developer, Red Tail, presented site plans, architectural renderings, and addressed community concerns including traffic impact, tree removal, construction noise, and snow storage. City staff and traffic engineers provided detailed analyses confirming compliance with zoning, parking, landscaping, and stormwater management requirements, while noting recommendations for additional tree planting to buffer neighbors. Public comments raised concerns about tree replacement adequacy, traffic congestion, parking during snow events, and construction impacts. The commission acknowledged these issues, supported the reduced density plan from an initial 99 units to 53, and emphasized the importance of landscaping and buffering. A motion to close the public hearing was approved, and the project will proceed to the city council with recommendations for further landscaping enhancements. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.