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Memo to Planning Commission Page 2 August 22, 1995 IllDimensional Regulations The property is zoned A-1 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. 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 .25 acres per parcel. Both lots do exceed the minimum width of 300 feet. Analysis There were three similar variance requests just to the east of the subject site in 1994. All three variances were approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. The proposed variance lies within the A-1 zoning district which requires a minimum 10 acre lot size. The intent of the A-1 zoning district was to allow four units per 40 acres. The proposed administrative subdivision would be consistent with the 4 per 40 rule. The lot size would also be consistent with other lots in the immediate 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. IllRecommendation Staff recommends approval of.25 acre lot area variance by Dennis Booth based on the following findings: 1. The intent of the minimum lot standards set forth in the A-1 Zoning District is to allow large 10 acre subdivisions with a density of 4 units per 40 acres. 2. Literal enforcement of the lot area requirements in this particular case would go beyond the intent of the ordinance.Literal application of the ordinance would deprive the applicant full use of the property. 3. The variance will have no impact or adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the community and will be keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. III s:p lanning:p c:Vv95-7