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• Dimensional Regulations The property is zoned Rla which requires a minimum lot size of 2-1/2 acres and 160 feet of road frontage. As shown on the attached plan, the acreage of the overall site includes 24.59 acres. The subject site lacks the necessary road frontage to subdivide the property without the need for a variance. Analysis The applicant has explained her situation in the attached letter. Due to an unforeseen circumstance, the applicant would like to split off a ten acre parcel in order to be able to afford to stay on the property. The applicant had considered platting the property into 2-1/2 acre lots; however, ran into a problem with a long dead-end road situation due to the lack of viable outlets to the rear of the property. The property is further hindered by a large wetland near County Road 33 and a powerline easement which limits access. The one other option other than a variance that could also be considered is that the applicant could pursue purchasing an additional 47 feet of property near County Road 33; however, Ms. Havron would like to apply for a variance rather than purchasing more property. The 47 feet of property • would likely contain a great majority of wetland area; therefore, would do little to improve the overall situation other than satisfy the frontage requirement. If the administrative subdivision and variance are approved, the applicant would use the existing driveway to service both lots with the driveway divided once the property opens up past the flagged area. Staff feels that there are adequate findings to grant the variance and offers the following comments: • The unique shape of the lot and surrounding wetlands pose a physical hardship in subdividing the parcel. The flag shape with the bulk of the property to the rear, limits the applicant's development potential in a zoning district that allows smaller rural lots. The flag shape also precludes a public street from being constructed to meet the frontage requirement as it would result in a long dead end street (also requiring a variance). The ability to extend the public street to tie in with an existing street is limited by neighboring lowlands and would involve the cooperation from other property owners. • The proposed administrative subdivision is a reasonable use of the property. The property is quite large (24.59 acres) and the minimum lot size is only 2-1/2 acres. Therefore, a 14.59 acre parcel and a 10 acre • parcel would not be out of character for the area. s:planning:p c:v95-11