15-22 Findings of FactCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Application of Grindstone Construction Services and CSM Investors, Inc. for a Conditional Use
Permit to operate an indoor gun range.
On October 6, 2015, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of Grindstone Construction Services and CSM Investors, Inc.
for a conditional use permit for the property located at 18832 Lake Drive East. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed conditional use 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 District, IOP.
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for Office Industrial uses.
3. The legal description of the property is Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen East Business Center 2"a
Addition.
4. Section 20-232:
a. The proposed use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety,
comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. It must meet all
the city and state criteria for gun ranges.
b. The proposed use will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan
and the zoning chapter of the City Code and will comply with the requirements for indoor
gun ranges.
c. The proposed use 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. Building requirements will assure
that it meets all health and safety codes for such uses.
d. The proposed use will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring
uses. The use must meet indoor ventilation, emission into the atmosphere, indoor sound
levels, lead containment and outside noise standards.
e. The proposed use 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. The use is proposed within vacant space in an existing building.
f. The proposed use 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 use 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. The use must meet indoor ventilation, emission into the atmosphere,
indoor sound levels, lead containment and outside noise standards.
h. The proposed use will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create
traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares. The
proposed use will be within vacant space in an office industrial business park.
i. The proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access,
natural, scenic or historic features of major significance.
j. The proposed use will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
k. The proposed use will not depreciate surrounding property values
The proposed use will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in this
article. The proposed use will meet the standards of section 20-298.5 of the zoning
ordinance.
5. The planning report #2015-22 dated October 6, 2015, prepared by Robert Generous, et al, is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the conditional use
permit for an indoor gun range.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 66' day of October, 2015.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY: /
Its Acting