Findings of FactCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
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Application of Rick LaMettry for Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan review.
On July 21, 2015, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of Rick LaMettry for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
multiple structures on a single parcel and to permit development within the Bluff Creek Overlay
District, and Site Plan Review to construct two commercial buildings for the property located at
Audubon Road and Motorplex Court. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
the proposed conditional use and site plan, 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 Industrial Office Park, IOP.
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for Office Industrial uses.
3. The legal description of the property is shown on the attached Exhibit A.
4. Conditional Use Permit: Criteria for approval:
a. The proposed development will not be detrimental to and will enhance the public health,
safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
b. The proposed development will be consistent with the objectives of the city's
comprehensive plan and the zoning ordinance.
c. The proposed development will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so to
be compatible in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general
vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area.
d. The proposed development will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned
neighboring uses.
e. The proposed development will be served adequately by essential public facilities and
services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal,
water and sewer systems and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and
services provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the
proposed use.
f. The proposed development will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
g. The proposed development will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials,
equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or
the general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes,
glare, odors, rodents, or trash.
h. The proposed development will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not
create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
i. The proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar
access, natural, scenic or historic features of major significance, but will provide
permanent open space.
j. The proposed development will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
k. The proposed development will not depreciate surrounding property values.
1. The proposed development will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in
this article.
5. Site Plan. 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 will preserve portions 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 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 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;
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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 terns 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 proposed development 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 #2015-19 dated July 21, 2015, prepared by Robert Generous, et al, is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Conditional
Use Permit and Site Plan subject to the conditions of the staff report.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 21' day of July, 2015.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
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Andrew Aller, Chairman
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