24-17 Signed Findings of Fact PCCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES. MINNESOTA
FINDINCS OF FACT
AND RECOMNIENDATION
IN RE:
Application ofCharles Cudd Company for Subdivision approval.
On September 17 .2026, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of Charles Cudd Company for preliminary plat approval of
property into 39 lots and six outlots. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
the proposed subdivision preceded by published and mailed notice. The Planning Commission
heard testimony lrom all interested persons wishing to speak and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
l. 'I'hc property is currcntly zonetl I'tJD-RC
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Office or Regional Commercial
3. The legal description of the property is: Lots I -5 (inclusive) Block I , Lots I -3 (inclusive)
Block 2, Lots l-7 (inclusive) Block 3. Lots l-4 (inclusive) Block 4, Lots l-l I (inclusive)
Blook 5, Lots l-8 (inclusive) Block 6, Outlot A, Outlot B, Outlot C, Outlot D, Outlot E, and
Outld F, Carver County, Minnesota.
4. The Subdivision Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider seven possible
adverse effects of the proposed subdivision. The seven (7) affeots and our findings regarding
them are:
a. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance including the Planned
Unit Development RC District regulations;
b. The proposed subdivision is consistent rvith all applicable City. County and regional plans
including but not limited to the City's Comprehensive Plan and implements the following
policies and goals:
l) Land Use:
a) Encourage development within the MLISA, and support the planned and
officient expansion of the MUSA to increase the amount ofdevelopable land.
b) Support lorv density residential development in appropnate areas of the
community in such a manner as marntain the aesthetic of existing single-family areas, and ttr
create new neighborhoods of similar character and quality.
c) Transitions should ho created bstween different land uses.
2\ Housing:
a) Pmvide housing opportunities for all residents, consistent with the identified
community goals.
b) The City will continue to providc altemate types of housing including smaller lot
homes, torvnhouses. eto. that will supplement the conventional single-family homes.
c) Housing development rnethods such as PUDs, cluster development, and
innovative site plans and building types, should be encouraged to consene energy and
resources for housing.
The physical characteristics ofthe site, including but not limited to topography, soils,
vegetation. suscqrtibility to emsion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and stormwater
drainago are suitablc for the proposed development;
d. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage.
sewage disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvernents required by the
subdivision ordinance, Chapter I 8, and Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Chapter 19:
e. The proposed subdivision will not cause significant environmental damage;
f. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements ofrecord; and
g. The proposed subdivision is not prematurc. A subdivision is premature ifany ofthe
fullowing exists:
Lack of adequate stormwater drainage.
Lack of adequate roads.
Laok ofadequate sanitary sewer systems.
Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems
The planning report dated September 13,2024, prepared by Enc Maass, et al, is
incorporated herein.
The Planning Commission recommends that City Council approve the Preliminary Plat
subject to the conditions ofapproval in the staffreport.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this I 7s day of September,2024.
CHANHASSEN LANNING COMMISSION
BY
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Eric Noyes, Chairman
RECONINIENDA'I'ION
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