14-04 Findings of Fact[4_43 -
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Ron Clark Construction for subdivision approval to replat Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block
3, Lakeside 7h Addition into two lots (Lakeside 8a' Addition); and site plan approval to amend
the approved site plan to convert a three -unit structure to a two -unit structure.
On February 18, 2014, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly
scheduled meeting to consider the application of Ron Clark Construction for subdivision
approval to replat Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 3, Lakeside 7a' Addition into two lots; and site plan
approval to amend the approved site plan to convert a three -unit structure to a two -unit structure.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed Planned Unit
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 - Residential (PUD -R).
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Residential -High Density.
3. The legal description of the property is: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 3, Lakeside 7a' Addition.
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;
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; and
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 adequate roads.
3. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
4. Lack of adequate off -site public improvements or support systems.
5. Site Plan Findings:
a. The twin home project 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. The twin home project is consistent with this division;
c. The twin home project 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. The twin home project 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. The twin home project creates a functional and harmonious design for structures and site
features, with special attention to the following:
L 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;
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. The twin home project 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.
6. The planning report #2014 -04 dated February 18, 2014, prepared by Robert Generous, et al,
is incorporated herein.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve subdivision and
site plan amendment for Lakeside 81h Addition.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 18th day of February 2014.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman