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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Kroiss Development, Inc. and Mike and Deb Anderson for subdivision approval
to create three lots.
On July 19, 2016, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled meeting
to consider the application of for preliminary plat approval of property into three lots. The
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed subdivision 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 Single-Family Residential, RSF.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Residential Low Density uses.
3. The legal description of the property is Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 1, Pinehurst 2nd Addition.
4. The Subdivision Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider seven possible adverse effects of the proposed subdivision. The seven (7) affects and our findings regarding
them are:
a. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance and complies with all the district regulations and requirements;
b. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional plans
including but not limited to the city's comprehensive plan by creating single-family lots
within the density ranges required by the 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;
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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. All urban services are available with sufficient
capacity for the development. 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 #2016-19 dated July 19, 2016, prepared by Robert Generous, et al, is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Preliminary
Plat for a three-lot subdivision subject to the conditions of the staff report.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 19th day of July 2016.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:___________________________________
Its Chairman