Findings of Fact
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE: Application of Fox Hill Subdivision - Planning Case 07-03
On January 2, 2007, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of a Preliminary Plat to Subdivide a 1.69 Acre Lot into Three
(3) single-family Lots, Fox Hill Subdivision.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed development which 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 RSF, Single-Family Residential.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Residential- Low Density (1.2-
4.0 units per net acre).
3. The legal description of the property is attached as Exhibit A.
4. The Subdivision Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider seven
possible adverse effects of the proposed subdivision. The seven (7) effects and
our findings regarding them are:
a) The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance;
b) The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and
regional plans including but not limited to the city's 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. 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 Planning Case 07-03, dated January 2,2007, prepared by
Sharmeen AI-Jaff, et aI, is incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDA TION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
Preliminary Plat with Variances.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 2nd day of January, 2007.
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EXHIBIT A
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 116, Range 23,
Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said
Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter distant 628.3 feet south of the Northeast comer thereof;
thence West at right angles 260.05 feet; thence South at right angles 335.0 feet; thence East at right
angles 260.05 feet to said East line; thence North along said East line 335.0 feet to the point of
beginning.
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