14-28 Findings of FactCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
II ZVM
Application of Halifax Development LLC, Planning Case 2014 -28 for the following:
Preliminary Plat to replat Chanhassen Retail 2' Addition into one lot and one outlot (.78 Acre).
Site Plan Review for the construction of a 4413 square -foot retail building on property zoned
Central Business District (CBD) and located at 945 West 78th Street (north of Highway 5, west of
Powers Boulevard).
On September 16, 2014, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly
scheduled meeting to consider the application of Halifax Development, LLC for preliminary plat
and a site plan approval for a single -level multi -tenant building. The Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing on the proposed Site Plan and Subdivision 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 PUD Central Business District (CBD).
2. The property is guided as Commercial by the 2030 Land Use Plan.
3. The legal description of the property is described as follows:
That part of Outlet A, CHANHASSEN RETAIL SECOND ADDITION, Carver
County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof, that lies East of the
West line of the East 173.31 feet of said Outlot A and South of the South line of
Outlot B, of said CHANHASSEN RETAIL SECOND ADDITION; and 1,486.31
square feet as shown in the diagram below:
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4. In evaluating a Site Plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's
compliance with the following:
a. The proposed development 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 proposed development is consistent with the site plan review requirements;
c. The proposed development 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 proposed development 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 proposed development 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 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 significant 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 design requirements, the
comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance and the site plan review requirements. Staff is
recommending approval of the request with conditions. The site design is compatible with
the surrounding developments. The proposed site plan is consistent with all plans and
specifications and development design standards for the CBD District.
1. 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.
2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional plans
including but not limited to the city's comprehensive plan;
Fes: The proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable plans.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage;
Finding: The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage subject to conditions
of approval.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Fes: The proposed subdivision is provided with adequate urban infrastructure.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Subdivision and Site
Plan, Planning Case #2014 -28, for an 4,412 square -foot single -story multi -tenant building on
property zoned Central Business District (CBD).
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 16a' day of September 2014.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman