13-19 Findings of Fact
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Ryland Homes for Preliminary Plat to subdivide 2.75 acres into 38 lots and 1
outlot — Southwest Village 2nd Addition, and Site Plan Review for the construction of 4 six -unit
and 2 seven -unit townhomes — Planning Case 2013 -19.
On September 2, 2013, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of Ryland Homes for the following:
1. Preliminary Plat to subdivide 2.75 acres into 38 lots and 1 outlot, SouthWest Village 2°d
Addition.
2. Site Plan Review for the construction of 4 six-unit and 2 seven -unit townhomes.
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 now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development District.
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for Mixed Use.
3. The legal description of the property is Outlot C, SouthWest Village.
4. Section 20 -110 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 this division;
c. Preserves the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing tree and soil
removal and designing grade changes to be 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:
1. An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and provision of a
desirable environment for occupants, visitors and the 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 drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation
of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of parking.
f. 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.
5. Section 18 -39 Subdivision
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;
c. The physical characteristics of the site, including, but not limited to, topography, soils,
vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and storm
water 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 this
chapter;
e. The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage;
f. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record.
g. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the
following exists:
1. Lack of adequate storm water drainage.
2. Lack of dedicated and improved public streets.
3. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems and not ISTS (individual sewer treatment
system).
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4. Lack of adequate off -site public improvements or support systems.
6. The planning report 2013 -19 dated September 3, 2013, prepared by Sharmeen Al -Jaff, et al,
is incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Preliminary
Plat for SouthWest Villager 2 "d Addition and the Site Plan for SouthWest Village Townhomes.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 3'd day of September, 2013.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman