Chevalle Residential Community in Chaska, Minnesota.
Civil engineering for a large residential community built around existing wetlands and a natural lakefront in Chaska, MN, with multi-pond stormwater, utility design across rolling terrain, and environmental coordination.
The Challenge
Chevalle was a large-scale residential development built around existing wetlands and a natural lakefront. The project required a thoughtful civil design approach that could deliver new infrastructure while preserving the site's natural beauty.
Key challenges included complex grading, integration of stormwater ponds, utility service across rolling terrain, and coordination with environmental and city agencies.
Civil Engineering Contributions
Designed grading plans that respected the natural topography, minimized disturbance to existing vegetation, and shaped lots to preserve views and provide walkout basement opportunities.
Developed a multi-pond stormwater system that controlled runoff, enhanced water quality, and complemented the aesthetic value of the neighborhood. Water features were integrated into the open space system.
Designed sanitary sewer, water, and storm systems across varied elevations. Special attention was given to lift station placement, utility crossings, and minimizing deep utility runs.
Roadway alignments were designed to follow the site's natural contours while providing access to all lots and creating logical neighborhood circulation.
Worked with the City of Chaska and environmental consultants to ensure the development met wetland setback and protection requirements, while also satisfying city infrastructure standards and permitting processes.
The Outcome
The civil layout helped create a picturesque, high-value neighborhood that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
The pond and drainage network protected downstream water quality and provided long-term function with low maintenance.
The engineering work supported the phased buildout of the neighborhood and aligned with both regulatory and developer goals.