Findings of Fact
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
INRE:
Application of the City of Chanhassen for a Wetland Alteration Permit - Tanadoona Drive Storm
Water Pond.
On August 7, 2007, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of the City of Chanhassen for a Wetland Alteration Permit for
2,100 square feet of wetland alteration on the property located at 3300 Tanadoona Drive. The
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed conditional use was 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 by the Land Use Plan for Public/Semi-Public uses.
3. The legal description of the property is: Part of Government Lot 9, Carver County,
Minnesota
4. Criteria for Approval:
a. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
b. The proposed project will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive
plan and Chapter 20, Zoning, of the Chanhassen City Code.
c. The proposed project 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 of that area.
d. The proposed project will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned
neighboring uses.
e. The proposed project 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. The proposed project will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
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g. The proposed project 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 of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare,
odors, rodents, or trash.
h. The proposed project will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create
traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
1. The proposed project will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access,
natural, scenic or historic features of major significance.
J. The proposed project will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
k. The proposed project will not depreciate surrounding property values.
1. The proposed project will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in the
wetland protection standards.
5. The planning report #07-17 dated August 7,2007, prepared by Alyson Fauske, et aI, is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDA TION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the wetland
alteration permit.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 7th day of August, 2007.
CHANHASSEY PLANNING COMM~~}9N
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BY:L~~~'~
;' Its Chairman
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