Nov. 1, 2024 Update

Work will start on the parking ramp the week of Nov. 4. This will include pile driving, which is anticipated to last one month. By city code, construction activities are allowed 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.  

Oct. 29, 2024 Update

A building permit was issued on Oct. 29, 2024. This permit was reviewed by and approved by building, planning, engineering and natural resources staff. It allows for construction of an auto dealership building and associated parking ramp, consistent with the city council's January 2024 approval.

 Oct. 7, 2024 Update

A site development permit was issued on Oct. 7, 2024. This permit was reviewed by and approved by building, planning, engineering and natural resources staff. It allows for full demolition of the existing building, site grading, tree removal, installation of utilities and construction of stormwater management facilities.

Jan. 22, 2024 Update

Walser Real Estate has submitted revised plans for an auto dealership and associated parking ramp at 15700 and 15724 Wayzata Blvd. The revised plans included a three-level parking ramp (ground level parking and two decks above); the previous plan was for a four-level ramp (ground level and three decks above). This resubmittal is allowed under MN Statute § 15.99, Subd. 2(b) and by specific action of the Minnetonka City Council on Dec. 18, 2023. The city council will consider the revised plans on Monday, Jan. 29.

Dec. 18, 2023 Update

On Dec. 4, 2023, the city council considered a development proposal, with variances, from Walser Real Estate, LLC. A motion to approve the development failed on a 4-3 vote (5 votes are required to approve variances). The developer has indicated its desire to submit a similar proposal for consideration by the city council. The city council is asked to decide a procedural issue regarding that submission at the Dec. 18, 2023, regular meeting.

November 2023 Update

Walser Real Estate has submitted revised plans for the proposed Walser Kia. Revisions include: (1) removing 36 feet from north end of proposed ramp, resulting in a 127-space reduction in total parking stalls; and (2) increasing landscaping on north side of the ramp with tree plantings and ivy. The city council will consider the Walser Kia proposal on Dec. 4, 2023.

Proposal

Walser Real Estate, LLC, is proposing to redevelop the existing property at 15700 & 15724 Wayzata Blvd. The existing retail center would be torn down and a new Kia dealership would be constructed. The proposal requires the following approvals: (1) master development plan; (2) final site and building plans, with setback variances; (3) conditional use permit; (4) wetland and floodplain alteration permits; and (5) preliminary and final plats.

Concept plan and formal application process

Concept plan review - Jan. 2023
Formal application review

Planning commission

City council
City council
  • Meeting date:  Monday, May 1, 2023*
  • Action: Introduced the ordinance and referred it to the planning commission 
Planning commission
  • Meeting date:  Thursday, June 1, 2023*
  • Action: Held public hearing, discussed proposal, made recommendation to city council to approve the resolution denying the request
City council
  • Meeting date: Monday, June 26, 2023*
  • Action: Reviewed proposal and planning commission recommendation, voted to table the item TBD
Planning commission
  • Meeting date:  Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023*
  • Action: Held public hearing, discussed proposal, motion fails. Project goes to council for final decision
City council
  • Meeting date: Monday, Sept. 18, 2023*  The city received a letter on Sept 18, 2023 from the applicant requesting a postponement
City council
    • Meeting date: Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. The city received a letter on Oct. 16, 2023 from the applicant requesting a postponement
    City council
    City council
    • Meeting date: Monday, Dec. 18, 2023
    • Action: Review the procedural proposal, voted to approve the request pursuant to Minnesota State Statute § 15.99, subd. 2(b), within the existing application file
    City council

    Project contacts

    • Planning Division: 952-939-8290
    • Project Planner: Susan Thomas, 952-939-8292
    • Ward 3 Council Member: Paula Ramaley, 952-222-0105