Glendale Findings of Fact and Recommendation - SignedCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES. MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Lake West Development, LLC for Subdivision approval.
On October Z,ZOl8, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of Glendale Drive Homes for preliminary plat approval of
prop.rt-y into five lots ani one outlot with a right-of-way variance. The Planning Commission
fonducieO a public hearing on the proposed subdivision preceded by published and mailed
notice. The Flanning Corimissionheard testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak
and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
l. The property is currently zoned Single-Family Residential - RSF.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Low Density Residential'
3. fhe iegal discripion of the property is: See Attached Exhibit A
4. The Subdivision Ordinun". di.""t. the Planning Commission to consider seven possible
adverse affects of the proposed subdivision. The seven affects and our findings regarding
them are:
SUBDIVISION FINDINGS
a. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance;
finding: The subdivision meets all the requirements of the RSF, Residential Single-
Familybistrict and the zoning ordinance if the conditions of approval are met.
b. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city. county and regional plans
includingbutnotlimitedtothecity'scomprehensiveplan;
Finding: The proposed subdivislon is consistent with the comprehensive plan and
subdivision ordinance if the conditions of approval are met.
c. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils,
vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and stormwater
drainage are suitable for the proposed development:
Finding: The proposed site isiuitable for development subject to the conditions specified
in this rePort.
d. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage'
,"*ug. disposal, sffeets, erosion control and all other improvements required by this
chaPter;
Finding: The proposed subdivision will provide adequate urban infrastructure subject to
the conditions specified in this report'
e. The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage;
finding: The proposed subdivision will not cause significant environmental damage
subject to conditions of approval. The proposed subdivision contains adequate open areas
to accommodate house Pads.
f. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record; and
fina'ing: The proposed subdivision will not conflict with existing easements, but rather
will expand and provide all necessary easements'
g. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the
following exists:
1) Lack of adequate stormwater drainage.
2) Lack of adequate roads.
3) Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems'
4) I"ack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems.
Finding: The proposed subdivision will have access to public utilities and streets if the
specified conditions of approval are tnet'
VARIANCE FINDINGS
Sec.18-22. Variances.
The City Council may grant a variance from the regulations contained in this chapter as part of
the plat approval proceis following a finding that all of the following conditions exist:
l) The hardship is not a mere inconvenience.
Finding: The hardship is not a mere inconvenience. The 5O-foot fught-of-Way will allow
the street width to be consistent with streets in the surrounding area.
2) The hardship is caused by the particular physical sunoundings, shape or topographical
conditions ofthe land;
Finding: The hardship is caused by the particular physical sunoundings, shape and
topographical conditions of the land'
3) The conditions upon which the request is based are unique and not generally applicable to
other ProPertY.
Findingi Thl conditions upon which the request is based are unique to this site and not
generaly applicable to other properties due to the fact that all streets in the immediate
surrounding area have a width of 50 feet'
4) The granting of the variance will not be substantially detrimental to the public welfare and is
in accord with the purpose and intent of this chapter, the zoning ordinance and
comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The granting of a variance will not be substantially detrimental to the public
welfare and is ii accoid with the purpose and intent of this chapter, the zoning ordinance,
and comprehensive plan. The request, if granted, will allow the Right-of-Way to be
consistent with the sunounding area.
5. The planning report #201 8- I 3 dated October 2.2018 prepared by Sharmeen Al-Jaff, et al
is incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Preliminary
Plat.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 2nd day of October 2018.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chainnan