Findings of Fact and Recommention - SignedCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES,MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Nye Addition for Subdivision approval.
On May 5, 2020, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled meeting to
consider the application of Nye Addition for preliminary plat approval of property into two lots
and one outlot. 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 Low Density Residential.
3. The legal description of the property is: Lot 3, Block 1, Lenvilla Estates.
4. The Subdivision Ordinance directs 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-
Family District 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
including but not limited to the city's comprehensive plan;
Finding: The proposed subdivision 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 is suitable for development subject to the conditions specified
in this report.
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;
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
Finding: 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) Lack 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 met.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Preliminary
Plat.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 5th day of May, 2020.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Stevens eick
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