7.4. & 7.5. SR 10-16-1995 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Administrative Subdivision & Variance Request Page 3 Gina Havron October 16, 1995 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. The variance will not be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the area and is keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. One of the purposes of the minimum lot width in this zoning district is to disperse the driveway access points onto public streets. The applicant has indicated that no new driveways would be constructed on the new parcel and an easement would be granted to use the existing driveway. 4. Granting the variance would not convey any special privileges to this property owner that other property owners in this area would not have with a similar sized parcel in terms of number and size of proposed lots. • It is recommended the City Council approve the administrative subdivision request by Gina Havron to divide a 24.59 acre parcel into a 14.59 acre parcel (Parcel A) and a 10 acre parcel (Parcel B) with the following conditions: 1. Park dedication in the amount of $500 be paid prior to recording the administrative subdivision. 2. A surface water management impact fee in the amount of $61.80 be paid prior to recording the administrative subdivision. 3. That both properties are serviced by the same driveway and that proper cross access agreements are prepared and executed prior to recording prior to recording the administrative subdivision. 4. A tree protection plan be submitted at the time of building permit application for the proposed parcel. 5. Any wetland area be encumbered with a drainage and utility easement. • s:council:v95-11