Findings of Fact
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
INRE:
Application of Seven Forty-One Crossing Second Addition
Planning Case 05-13
On April 19, 2005, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled meeting
to consider the application of a Preliminary Plat to Subdivide 5.2 acres into two lots, Seven Forty-
One Crossing Second Addition.
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 BN, Neighborhood Business District.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Commercial.
3. The legal description of the property is Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Seven Forty-One
Crossing Second Addition.
4. The Subdivision Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider seven
possible adverse effects of the proposed subdivision. The seven (7) effects 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. The planning report Planning Case 05-13, dated April 19, 2005, prepared by
Sharmeen AI-Jaff, et aI, is incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
Preliminary Plat.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 19th day of April, 2005.
BY:
Uli Sacchet, Chairman