Findings of Fact
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND ACTION
IN RE: Application of Gary & Maureen Carlson for an after-the-fact Variance to allow for
use of a single-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling in a Single-Family
Residential (RSF) District - Planning Case No. 05-09.
On March 15,2005, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the Application of Gary & Maureen Carlson for an after-the-fact Variance to
allow for use of a single-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling in Single-Family Residential
(RSF) District. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed variance
that 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 Single Family Residential (RSF).
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for Residential- Low Density (Net
Density Range 1.2 - 4u/Acre).
3. The legal description of the property is: Lot 6, Schmid's Acre Tracts.
4. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall not recommend and the City Council shall
not grant a variance unless they find the following facts:
a. There is a demonstrated need based upon disability, age or financial.
b. The dwelling has the exterior appearance of a single-family dwelling, including
the maintenance of one driveway and one main entry.
c. Separate utility services are not established (e.g. gas, water, sewer, etc.).
d. The variance will not be injurious to or adversely affect the health, safety or
welfare of the residents of the city or the neighborhood where the property is
situated and will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter.
5. The planning report #05-09 Variance dated March 15,2005, prepared by Josh Metzer,
et ai, is incorporated herein.
ACTION
The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves the Variance to aÌTow for use of a single-
family dwelling as a two-family dwelling in Single-Family Residential (RSF) District.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission on this 15th day of March, 2005.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
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