Finding of Fact - SignedCITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Hemp Acres, LLC and Capstone Investors, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a food processing facility with outside storage of six 35-foot silos.
On July 7, 2020,the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of Hemp Acres, LLC and Capstone Investors, LLC for a
Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 2100 Stoughton Avenue. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed conditional use 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, IOP.
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for office industrial uses.
3. The legal description of the property is: See Exhibit A
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.
b. The proposed use will be consistent with the objectives of the city's Comprehensive
Plan and the zoning ordinance.
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.
d. The proposed use will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned
neighboring uses.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
1. The proposed use will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in
Chapter 20,Article IV of the City Code.
5. The planning report#2020-09 dated July 7,2020,prepared by Robert Generous, et al, is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Conditional
Use Permit subject to the conditions of the staff report.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 7th day of July, 2020.
CHANHASSE PLANNING OMMISSION
BY:
eve Weick, Cha .n
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