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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
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Application of United Properties for the following:
1. Preliminary Plat to subdivide 16.9 acres into one lot and two outlots — Powers Pointe.
2. Site Plan Review for the construction of a 140,800 square -foot office/warehouse building on Lot 1,
Block 1, Powers Pointe.
On October 15, 2013, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of United Properties requesting a Preliminary Plat and Site
Plan review (Planning Case 2013 -20). The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
the proposed subdivision 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 IOP, Industrial Office Park.
2. The property is guided Office Industrial.
3. The legal description of the property is shown on the attached Exhibit A.
4. The Subdivision Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider seven possible
adverse affects of the proposed subdivision. The seven (7) affects and our findings regarding
them are:
A. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance.
Finding: The subdivision meets the intent of the city code subject to the conditions of the
staff report.
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 applicable plans.
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;
Finding: The proposed site is suitable for development subject to the conditions specified
in this report.
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 be served by adequate urban infrastructure.
E. The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage;
Findine: The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage subject to
conditions of approval.
F. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record.
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 if any of the
following exists:
a. Lack of adequate storm water drainage.
b. Lack of adequate roads.
c. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
d. Lack of adequate off -site public improvements or support systems.
Finding: The proposed subdivision is provided with adequate urban infrastructure.
In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's
compliance with the following:
(1) Consistency 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;
(2) Consistency with this division;
(3) Preservation of 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;
(4) Creation of 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;
(5) Creation of functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with special
attention to the following:
a. 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;
b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
c. 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
d. 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.
(6) Protection of 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.
Finding: The proposed development is consistent with the City's Highway 5 corridor
design requirements, the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, the design standards,
and the site plan review requirements. The site design is compatible with the surrounding
developments. It is functional and harmonious with the approved development for this
area.
Staff regards the project as a reasonable use of the land. The overall design is sensitive to the
Highway 5 corridor's image. Based upon the foregoing, staff is recommending approval of the
site plan with conditions outlined in the staff report.
6. The planning report #2013 -20, dated October 15, 2013, prepared by Kate Aanenson, et al, is
incorporated herein.
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve Preliminary Plat
for Chanhassen Lakes Business Park and Site Plan for Powers Pointe.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 15s' day of October, 2013.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
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