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<br />would be constructed. The addition of a trail easement may not be required as the area is relatively flat and <br />the right-of-way would support the trail. <br /> <br />Applicable Regulations <br />City ordinance section 30-375 outlines the required findings for approval of a plat. <br />1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning regulations (article VI of this chapter) and conforms in all <br />respects with all requirements of this Code, including the zoning regulations and this article. <br />The subdivision requires approval of two variances, both of which were approved on October 28, 2025. With <br />their approval, the subdivision is consistent with the zoning regulations of this article. <br /> <br />2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and specialized city, county, and regional plans, <br />including, but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan. <br />The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for rural residential uses, supporting larger lot single-family uses <br />with well and septic access. City services are not proposed for properties in this classification. The proposed <br />subdivision is consistent with this guidance. <br /> <br />3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to <br />erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development and <br />uses contemplated. <br />The majority of the site is developable upland property, supporting single-family development. However, a <br />wetland delineation identified one large wetland, limiting the location of a new public cul-de-sac. Staff and the <br />applicant have worked together to minimize impacts on the wetland setbacks while eliminating impacts to the <br />delineated wetland. The new lot contains a buildable area outside of the wetland setback requirements. <br /> <br />4. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sewage transportation, <br />erosion control and all other services, facilities and improvements otherwise required in this article. <br />Water supply and sewage will be handled onsite with private wells and septic systems. The remaining <br />provisions are provided for within the proposed subdivision. <br /> <br />5. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage. <br />The delineated wetlands are protected by the wetland buffer and setback ordinance. The public road <br />encroachment is anticipated to remain outside the 25-foot buffer and will only impact the 20-foot buffer <br />setback. This encroachment was approved by the Board of Adjustments on October 28, 2025. <br /> <br />6. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgment of a <br />court. <br />The subdivision will not conflict with easements of record. <br /> <br />7. The proposed subdivision will not have an undue and adverse impact on the reasonable development of neighboring <br />land. <br />The proposed subdivision will not have an adverse impact on the reasonable development of neighboring land. <br />Numerous adjacent parcels have completed a similar action by splitting a 5-acre parcel into two lots. The <br />proposed action is consistent with the area. <br /> <br />8. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the following exist: <br /> a. Lack of adequate stormwater drainage. <br /> b. Lack of adequate roads. <br /> c. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems. <br /> d. Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems. <br />The addition of one buildable lot at this location is not premature as the existing infrastructure can support <br />the uses. The project also requires the construction of a new cul-de-sac to improve the functionality of the <br />existing Queen Street. <br />Page 149 of 379