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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Planning Commission <br />Item Number <br />8.1 <br />Agenda Section <br />Work Session <br />Meeting Date <br />June 26, 2018 <br />Prepared by <br />Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner <br />Item Description <br />R1a Minimum Lot Size Standards <br />Reviewed by <br />Zack Carlton, Planning Manager <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Discuss proposed lot size regulations for the R1a (Single Family) zoning district. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The Planning Commission and City Council reviewed a submitted concept plat for a one acre subdivision <br />at the northeast corner of CR 121 (Brook Road) and Monroe Street. The current zoning for that <br />property is R1a, which requires a minimum lot size of 2 ½ acre. The City Council directed staff to <br />analyze allowing smaller lots in the R1a district. <br /> <br />Staff met with all city departments to discuss the possible concerns with reducing the lot sizes. The <br />Building Department’s largest concern was having enough buildable (upland) property for primary and <br />secondary septic systems and stated one acre was too small. The Engineering Department did not believe <br />there would be negative impacts on the traffic plans if the density were to be increased. Parks and <br />Recreation did not believe an increased density would have any negative impact on future park facilities. <br /> <br />Staff is currently considering 1 ½ acres as the minimum lot size in the R1a district. Staff will provided <br />sample regulations and exhibits during the work session. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Parcel Size Exhibits <br />