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Request for Action To Item Number Planning Commission 5.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings March 26, 2024 Zack Carlton, Community Development Director Item Description Reviewed by Ken Beaudry Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner  Ordinance Amendment – Lot Line Changes and Reviewed by Platting Small Parcels, Case No. OA 23-07 Action Requested Recommend, by motion, approval of the proposed ordinance amendment. Background/Discussion At the request of the applicant, and with the support of the Planning Commission and City Council, staff propose an ordinance amendment that will allow a subdivision of land where a section of property is split from a larger lot and attached to an adjacent parcel without platting. The proposed amendment creates an exception to the platting requirements for unique situations where platting a larger parcel is not necessary. Currently, ordinance states that any subdivision of land which results in a parcel that is less than 20-acres for residential, or 5-acres for commercial requires a plat. The amendment removes this requirement when the parcel being split includes a combination with an adjacent parcel. The exception also requires that there shall be no increase in the number of parcels after the combination has been completed, and that all parcels must be legal conforming upon recording. In working with Sherburne County and the city attorney, the proposed amendment will create the ability within our ordinance to complete the boundary line adjustment that the applicant has proposed in the past. Financial Impact None Mission/Policy/Goal  Supports the growth and development of the community.  Agile, adapting to the changing needs of residents and businesses. Attachments  Draft Ordinance The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023