Signed FOF 22-16CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
1. The property is currently zoned Single-Family Residential district, RSF.
2. The property is guided in the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Residential Low
Density uses.
3. The legal description ofthe property is:
The north 240 feet of the south 674 feet ofthe west 215 feet of the Northwest Quarter ofthe
Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Carver County,
Minnesota, Excepting therefrom the following:
Commencing at the Southeast comer ofsaid property; thence northerly along the easterly line
of said property, for a distance of 55.2 feet to the true point of beginning; thence southerly
along said iasterly line to the southeast comer ofsaid property; thence westerly along the
southerly boundary of said property for a distance of25 feet; thence northeasterly to the true
point of beginning.
4. The Subdivision Ordinance directs the City Council to consider seven possible adverse
effects of the proposed subdivision. The seven (7) effects and our findings regarding them
are:
a. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinances;
Finding: The proposed lots meet or exceed the minimum standards established by the
Single Farnily Residential District, and the proposed lots incorporate buffers and settracks as
required by the Wetland hotection Ordinance. No conflicts were found between the zoning
ordinance and the proposed suMivision.
b. The proposed su$ivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional plans
including but not limited to the city's Comprehensive Plan;
IN RE:
Application of Schutrop Building & Development for Subdivision approval.
On January 23,2023, the Chanhassen City Council met at its regularly scheduled meeting to
consider the application of Schutrop Building & Development for approval ofa metes and
bounds subdivision of property into two lots. The City Council conducted a public hearing on
the proposed subdivision preceded by published and mailed notice. The City Council heard
testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Finding: The proposed suMivision is consistent with the property's guidance under the
city's 2040 Comprehensive Plan and aligns with following polices and goals:
l) Land Use:
a. Create a mixture of development capable of providing a high quality of life
and a reliable tax base;
b. Encourage development within the MUSA;
c. Support low density residential development in appropriate areas of the
community in such a manner as to maintain the aesthetic of existing single-
family areas, and to create new neighborhoods of similar character and quality;
and
2) Housing:
a. Provide housing opportunities for all residents, consistent with the identified
community goals;
b. Housing development that respects the natural environment of the commmity
while striving to accommodate the need for a variety ofhousing types and costs;
c. and the city shall require development within the density range given by the
Comprehensive Plan;
No conflicts were found between the proposed subdivision applicable city, county, and
regional plans.
c. The physical characteristics ofthe site, including but not limited to topography, soils,
vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and stormwater
drainage are suitable for the proposed development;
Finding: The aforementioned physical characteristics ofthe site are conducive to residential
low density development.
d. The proposed suMivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage,
sewage disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvements required by the
subdivision ordinance, Chapter 18, and Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Chapter 19;
Finding: Public water and sewer services, as well as access to a public street, are present
and development is proposing erosion control, stormwater, and other improvements that
meet the requirements of the City Code.
The proposed suMivision will not cause significant environmental damage;
Finding: The proposed suMivision is not expected to cause significant environmental
damage.
f. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record; and
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Finding: The proposed subdivision will not conflict with existing easements and the
applicant will grant additional easement along the proposed lot lines and over the property's
wetland area.
g. The proposed suMivision is not premature since adequate infrastructure is available. A
suMivision is premature if any of the following exists:
l). Lack ofadequate stormwater drainage.
Finding: The proposed stormwater BMPs meet the requirements of the city code.
2). Lack ofadequate roads.
Finding: Access is provided by an existing public street.
3). Lack ofadequate sanitary sewer systems.
Finding: The property will be served by the city's sanitary sewer system
4). Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems'
Finding: The proposed suMivision has access to adequate off-site public improvements and
support system.
The planning rep ort #2022-16 dated January 23,2023, prepared by MacKenzie Young-
Walters, et al, is incorporated herein.
The City Council approves the resolution approving the metes and bounds subdivision
creating two single-family lots subject to the conditions ofthe planning report.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 23rd day of lantary,2023.
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
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