2016-05 Findings of FactCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Nancy Link for an Interim Use Permit to permit construction of a private horse
stable (Planning Case #2016-05).
On March 15, 2016 the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of Nancy Link for an interim use permit to allow a private
stable for the property located at 6285 Ridge Road. The Planning Commission conducted a
public hearing on the proposed interim 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 RSF, Single -Family Residential District.
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for residential low density use. The legal
description of the property is: Lot 1, Block 1, Meyer's Addition.
3. When approving an interim use permit the city uses the standards for a conditional use permit,
the city must determine the capability of a proposed development with existing and proposed
uses. The general issuance standards of the conditional use Section 20-232, include the
following 12 items:
a. The private stable will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety,
comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. The stable will
be integrated into the site and be similar to other accessory structures in the
neighborhood.
b. The private stable will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan
and the zoning code. The stable will be an accessory use to a single-family home.
c. The private stable 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 similar to other accessory
structures in the neighborhood.
d. The private stable will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring
uses because the stable and paddock will be contained within the site perimeters.
e. The grading operation 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 grading is temporary which does not need to be served by public
facilities and services. The proposed grading will improve storm water management in
this area.
f The private stable will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and services
and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community since this site
already contains a home and will generate no additional demands on public facilities.
g. The private stable will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general
welfare due to excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, rodents,
or trash. The conditions of the approval will provide standards by which the activities
should be minimized.
h. The private stable will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create
traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
The private stable will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access,
natural, scenic or historic features of major significance. The installation of the stable
should minimize the removal of significant, healthy trees.
j. The private stable will be aesthetically compatible with the area since the accessory
structure is similar to others within the neighborhood.
k. The private stable will not depreciate surrounding property values since the location will
minimize its impacts on the surrounding properties.
1. The private stable will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in Chapter
5, Article III, Division 2 of the Chanhassen City Code.
4. The planning report #2016-05, dated March 15, 2016, prepared by Robert Generous, et al, is
incorporated herein.
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the interim use
permit to permit a private stable on property located at 6285 Ridge Road.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 15th day of March, 2016.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY: â _ tâ
Its Chairman