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Council approves concept plan for PV Business Center; council flags outdoor storage and visibility concerns
Summary
The council approved a concept plan for an 18,000-square-foot industrial building at PB Road (PV Business Center) but discussed the site’s proposed outdoor storage — which would require a future zoning amendment — and emphasized screening, fencing, and limits on storage height.
The City Council adopted resolution 2025-74 on Oct. 20 approving a concept plan for the PV Business Center, a proposed industrial building at 4200 PB Road, while flagging outdoor storage as an item that will require a future zoning amendment and close scrutiny.
Ashley (planning staff) summarized a concept plan for an 18,000-square-foot industrial building with an 11,700-square-foot outdoor storage area to be sited behind the building and screened by an eight‑foot wood fence with brick accents. The plan before council was the first‑stage concept plan; staff noted that outdoor storage on lots adjacent to Highway 41 is currently prohibited by the PID‑8 district and that a zoning amendment would be necessary for outdoor storage to be permitted at this site.
Two tenants were identified: Southwest Rental and Sales (relocating within Chaska) and Crimson Copper Plumbing (relocating from another community). Craig, representing Southwest Rental and Sales, described his business inventory — party and tool rental plus small to medium construction equipment — and said most equipment is under about 8 feet, noting “The tallest piece of equipment we have is 8 foot 6 and that is just the chute on a wood chipper.” Craig and other council members said high quality fencing, masonry accents and landscaping would be necessary to meet the intent of the city’s prohibition on visible outdoor storage from Highway 41.
Planning staff said the project meets building‑facade and setback standards and that parking and utility details will be resolved at site‑plan review. The planning commission recommended approval of the concept plan and expressed that stored materials should not exceed the height of the proposed fence. Staff also flagged an existing recorded cross‑access easement and a mature oak tree on the southeast corner that will require a tree inventory and review of potential impacts.
Council Member Chevlin moved adoption of resolution 2025-74; Council Member Benesch seconded. The council approved the concept plan by voice vote. Staff noted that future actions needed to implement the project include a preliminary plat/site plan, detailed stormwater and utility plans, additional parking proofing, potential lot consolidation, and — if desired by the applicant — a zoning-ordinance amendment for outdoor storage.
