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May 21,2012 Patrick Kasper VIA EMAIL 1851 St John's Drive p.kasper9 @comcast.net Woodbury MN 55129 Dear Mr. Kasper: The City Code allows for approval of a lot subdivision through an expedited procedure,but only in those limited cases where strict adherence to the standard platting process is not required.The administrative subdivision by simple plat and lot split procedures are not intended to be substitutes for the standard platting process set forth in the Code.Under these criteria,you have applied for a lot split,pursuant to Section 30-391 of the City Code. I provide the City Council with a recommendation of an application,based on a careful review of the applicable ordinances. Following is the results of my review. In order to approve a subdivision,including a lot split,the City Council must make the following findings under Section 30-375 of the City Code: Sec.30-375. Required findings. The findings necessary for city council approval of the preliminary plat and the final plat shall be as follows: (1) The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning regulations (article VI of this chapter) and conforms in all respects with all requirements of this Code,including the zoning regulations and this article. (2) The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and specialized city, county,and regional plans,including,but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan. (3) The physical characteristics of the site,including but not limited to topography, soils,vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding,and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development and uses contemplated. (4) The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sewage transportation,erosion control and all other services, facilities and improvements otherwise required in this article. (5) The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage.