Signed Findings of Fact Sudubon Business Park1CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering, Inc. and Edward Farr Architects Inc. for
Subdivision approval to create two lots, Site Plan review for two office-industrial buildings of
22g,688 square feet and 164,559 square feet, respectively, and a Wetland Alteration Permit to fill
wetlands on site for the construction of Audubon Business Park subject to the conditions of
approval
On July 18,2023,the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled meeting
to consider the application of Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering, Inc. and Edward Farr
Architects, Inc. for Audubon Business Park. The Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing on the proposed development 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 Office Industrial Park, IOP, and Highway Corridor District,
HC.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for office Industrial use.
3. The legal description of the property is Outlot A, McGlynn Park and Outlot A, McGlynn
Park 2nd Addition; PID 254520020 and 254480020.
4. The Subdivision Ordinance directs the Planning Commission 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 ordinance;
b. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional
plans including but not limited to the city's comprehensive plan;
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c. The physical characteristics of the 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;
d. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage,
sewage disposal, streets, erosion control, and all other improvements required by
Chapter 18 of the Chanhassen City Code;
e. The proposed subdivision will not cause significant environmental damage;
f. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record; and
g. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the
following exists:
l) Lack of adequate storm water drainage.
2) Lack ofadequate roads.
3) Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
4) Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems.
5. Site Plan:
a) Is consistent with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides, including
the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may be adopted;
b) Is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 20, Article II, Division 6, Site Plan;
c) Preserves the site in keeping with the general appearance of the neighboring developed or
developing areas;
d) Creates a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site features
and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the development;
e) Creates a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with special
attention to the following:
I ) An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and provision of a
desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general community;
2) The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
3) Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of the design
concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and neighboring structures
and uses; and
4) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and parking
in terms of location and number of access points to the public streets, width of interior
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drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian and
vehicular traffrc and arrangement and amount of parking.
0 Protects adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for surface
water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air and those
aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have substantial
effects on neighboring land uses.
6. Wetland Alteration
a. Will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general
welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
b. Will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan and this chapter.
c. Will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so to be compatible in
appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not
change the essential character ofthat area.
d. Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring uses.
e. Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including streets,
police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems
and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and services provided by the
persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use.
f. Will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and services and will not be
detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
g. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare because
olexcessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, rodents, or trash.
h. Will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create traffic congestion or
interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic or
historic features of major significance.
j. Will be aesthetically compatible with the area'
k. Will not depreciate surrounding property values'
l. Will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in the zoning ordinance.
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7. The planning report #2023-16, dated July 18,2023, prepared by Robert Generous, et al, is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that City Council approve the Preliminary Plat, Site
Plan, and the Wetland Alteration Permit request for the construction of Audubon Business Park
subject to the conditions of approval.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 18th day of Jdy 2023
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMIS SION
By
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