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Mastley, Variance Page 2 June 28, 1994 • DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS The property is zoned Al which requires a minimum lot size of 10 acres and 300 feet of frontage. As shown on the attached site plan, the gross acreage of both parcels are 10 acres in size however, a portion of the 10 acres is within the right of way of 213th Avenue and Jarvis Street. According to the zoning ordinance, when calculating minimum lot area, right of way is not included. The actual lot area of each parcel falls short by one-half acre and one and one-quarter acres, respectively. Each lot does exceed the minimum width requirement of 300 feet. ANALYSIS The applicant recently platted Trott Brook Estates into four parcels. This subdivision involves a 40 acre tract immediately west of the subject site. Mr. Mastley received similar variances for each of those four lots. This current proposal is very similar to the Trott Brook Estates variance and administrative subdivision. III The proposed variance lies within the Al zoning district which requires a 10 acre minimum lot size. The intent of the Al district was to allow 4 units per 40 acres. This proposal would remain consistent with the 4 per 40 rule. The lot size would also be consistent with other lots in the area, therefore, the variance would not be detrimental to the surrounding property values and would be keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the lot area variance by Jeff Mastley, based on the following findings. 1. THE INTENT OF THE MINIMUM LOT STANDARDS SET FORTH IN THE Al ZONING DISTRICT IS TO ALLOW LARGE LOT, 10 ACRE SUBDIVISIONS WITH A DENSITY OF 4 UNITS PER 40 ACRES. LITERAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE WOULD GO BEYOND THE INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE. • 2. LITERAL APPLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE WOULD DEPRIVE THE APPLICANT FULL USE OF THE mastley.pc