Findings of Fact
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
INRE:
Application of Carlson Custom Homes, Inc. for a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment from
Residential-Large Lot to Residential-Low Density; Rezoning from RR, Rural Residential, to RSF, Single
Family Residential; and Subdivision of approximately 20 acres into 22 lots and 3 outlots.
On January 2 and January 16,2007, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its
regularly scheduled meetings to consider the application of Carlson Custom Homes, Inc. for land
use amendment, rezoning and the subdivision of property. The Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing on the proposed rezoning preceded by published and mailed notice. The
Planning Commission heard testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak and now
makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Rural Residential District, RR.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Residential- Large Lot and Residential-
Low Density
3. The legal description of the property is: Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Zimmerman Farm 1st
Addition
4. The Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider six (6) possible
adverse affects of the proposed amendment. The six (6) affects and our findings
regarding them are:
a. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City
Comprehensive Plan.
b. The proposed use is or will be compatible with the present and future land uses of
the area.
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c. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained in the
Zoning Ordinance.
d. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is
proposed.
e. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the city's service capacity.
f. Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property.
5. SUBDIVISION FINDINGS
a. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance;
Finding: The subdivision meets all the requirements of the RSF, Residential Single
Family District.
b. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional
plans including but not limited to the city's comprehensive plan;
Finding: The proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable plans.
c. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography,
soils, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding,
and storm water drainage are suitable for the proposed development;
Finding: The proposed site is suitable for development subject to the conditions
specified in this report.
d. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm
drainage, sewage disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvements
required by this chapter;
Finding: The proposed subdivision is served by adequate urban infrastructure.
e. The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage;
Finding: The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage subject to
conditions if approved.
f. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record.
Finding: The proposed subdivision will not conflict with existing easements, but
rather will expand and provide all necessary easements.
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g. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the
following exists:
1) Lack of adequate storm water drainage.
2) Lack of adequate roads.
3) Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
4) Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems.
Finding: The proposed subdivision is provided with adequate urban infrastructure.
6. The planning report #07-02 dated January 2,2007, prepared by Robert Generous, et aI, is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDA TION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve a Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Map Amendment from Residential-Large Lot to Residential-Low Density; Rezoning from
RR, Rural Residential, to RSF, Single Family Residential; and Subdivision of approximately 20 acres
into 22 lots and 3 outlots..
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 16th day of January, 2007.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
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