24-11 Signed Findings of FactCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE: Application of Wooddale Builders for a Five Lot Subdivision
On July 16, 2024, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled meeting
to consider the apptication to subdivide 3.02 acres into five single-family lots and two outlots.
1. The property is cunently zoned Single-Family Residential - RSF.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Low Density Residential.
3. The legal description ofthe property is: See Attached Exhibit A
4. The Subdivision Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider seven possible
adverse elfects ofthe proposed subdivision. The seven effects and our findings regarding
them are:
SUBDIVISION FINDINGS
a. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance;
Finding: The subdivision meets all the requirements ofthe RSF, Residential Single-
Family District and the zoning ordinance ifthe conditions of approval are met.
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 the Comprehensive Plan and
subdivision ordinance if the conditions olapproval are met.
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 proposed site is suitable for development subject to the conditions specified
in this report.
c
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed development which was
preceded by published and mailed notice. The Planning Commission heard testimony from all
interested persons wishing to speak and made the following Findings of Fact on the remaining
application.
FINDINGS OF FACT
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 will provide adequate urban infrastructure subject to
the conditions specified in this report.
e. The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage;
Finding: The proposed subdivision will not cause significant environmental damage
subject to the conditions ofapproval. The proposed subdivision contains adequate open
areas to accommodatc house pads.
f. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record; and
Finding: The proposed subdivision will not conflict with existing easements, but rather
will expand and provide all necessary easements.
g. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature ifany ofthe
following exists:
1) Lack of adcquatc stormwatcr drainage.
2) Lack of adequate roads.
3) Lack ofadequate sanitary sewer systems.
4) Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems
Finding: The proposed subdivision will have access to public utilities and streets if the
specified conditions of approval are met.
The planning report Planning Case 2024-11, dated July 16,2024 prepared by Rachel
Jeske. et al, is incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approves the Preliminary Plat
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 16'h day of Juty 2024.
CHANHASSE G COMMISSION
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BY:
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description:
The Land is described as follows:
That part of Government Lot 6, Section 5, Township 116 North, Range 23 West of the 5'h
Principal Meridian, Carvcr County, Minne sota, describcd as follows:
Beginning at a point on the west line ofsaid Government Lot 6 distant 704.93 feet northerly
from the southvr'est comer of said Govermnent Lot 6; thence on an assumed bearing of North,
along said west [ine, a distance of207.80 feet to a point on said west linc distant 396.00 feet
southerly from the northwest corner of said Govemment Lot 6; thence on bearing ofEast,
parallcl with the north line ofsaid Government Lot 6 about 843 feet to thc shoreline ofLake
Minnewashta; thence southerly along said shoreline, to the intersection with a line bearing South
89 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East from the point ofbcginning; thence North 89 degrecs 43
minutes 30 seconds West about 719 feet, to the point ofbeginning.
Abstract Property - Certificate of Title No. 61408.0
Address:
PID & Acreage
6870 Minnewashta Parkway, Excclsior, MN
250053100,3.02 Acres