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Council approves preliminary plat and rezoning for Fultonwood subdivision proposed by Pulte
Summary
The City Council adopted a resolution approving Pulte Homes' preliminary plat for a 52‑lot Fultonwood neighborhood and passed an ordinance rezoning the site to PRD‑88. Pulte added a second access point and single‑story home options after earlier council feedback.
The Chaska City Council voted Monday to approve the preliminary plat and rezoning for a residential development proposed by Pulte Homes on the England and Friends parcel, a project the applicant calls Fultonwood.
City planning staff resumed the application after a March 17 tabling, noting the developer responded to council concerns raised in February about access and housing mix. Council members adopted Resolution 2025‑14 approving the preliminary plat and later passed Ordinance No. 1055 to rezone the site to PRD‑88.
Liz, city planning staff, summarized revisions since February: Pulte reintroduced a western access onto Spring Creek Drive (previously a cul‑de‑sac), which removed one lot from the plan and changed the total to 52 lots (about 3.03 dwelling units per net acre). Pulte also proposed adding two single‑story, slab‑on‑grade home plans (the "Merriam" and "Passport" models) alongside multiple two‑story plans. Staff recommended approval subject to standard technical conditions (landscaping, pedestrian connections, utility coordination with Carver County and stormwater design).
Haley Daley of Pulte Homes explained the firm's approach and product range: six two‑story floor plans at roughly 2,400–3,000 square feet priced in the $500,000–$600,000 range, and single‑story "move down" plans around 1,500 square feet at roughly the mid‑$400,000 range. Pulte said individual buyers would be able to choose product type for specific lots rather than having lots pre‑designated for one‑ or two‑story homes.
Council discussion commended the added access point and the introduction of single‑level homes as a response to previous public comment. Mayor and council members noted the revised design better addressed safety and neighborhood character by avoiding a single long throughway and providing greater housing variety.
The council approved Resolution 2025‑14 and Ordinance No. 1055 by voice vote; both measures passed without recorded opposition.
Actions on the matter were: a motion by Council member Benesch to adopt Resolution 2025‑14 (seconded by Council member Grama) and a motion by Council member Shevlin to adopt Ordinance No. 1055 (seconded by Council member Benesch). Both votes carried with council members present voting "aye."
