Findings of Fact
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND ACTION
INRE:
Application of Spalon Montage/Kraus-Anderson for a Site Plan Amendment to place
an illuminated sign on the second level of Market Street Station, outside of the approved
first floor sign band on property zoned Central Business District (CBD) - Planning
Case No. 05-33.
On October 18,2005, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly
scheduled meeting to consider the Application of Spalon Montage/Kraus-Anderson for a Site
Plan Amendment request to place an illuminated sign on the second level of Market Street
Station, outside of the approved first floor sign band. The Planning Commission conducted a
public hearing on the proposed Site Plan Amendment that 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 Central Business District (CBD).
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for Commercial.
3. The legal description of the property is: Lot 1, Block 1, Market Street Station.
4. Section 20-110:
In evaluating a site and building plan, the planning commission and city council shall
consider its compliance with the following:
(5) Creation of a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features,
with special attention to the following;
a. The proposed amendment creates an internal sense of order for the buildings
and uses on the site and provision of a desirable environment for occupants,
visitors and general community because the proposed sign is located outside
of the first level sign band.
5. The planning report #05-33 Site Plan Amendment dated October 18,2005, prepared
by Josh Metzer, et aI, is incorporated herein.
ACTION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Site
Plan Amendment.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission on this 18th day of October, 2005.
CHANHASSE~ING COMMISSION
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BY:
UIi Sacchet, Its Chairperson
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