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<br /> <br />* Code says “For existing lots of record, any lots resulting from subdivisions classified as “simple <br />subdivisions, and property preliminary platted into buildable lots prior to March 1, 2008”. <br /> <br />Please be aware that the R-1 Single Family Residential side yard setback also states that “Any parcel of <br />land upon which a single family residence was constructed prior to June 25, 1980 shall maintain a minimum five <br />(5) foot interior side yard setback for the principal building.” Therefore, the existing home on Parcel B is <br />allowed to maintain the five (5) foot side yard setback on the west side of the lot since it was constructed prior to <br />June 1980. <br /> <br />Lastly, the survey submitted does show the existing detached garage for Lot B (which will remain with <br />771 Labore Road) will need to be moved due to the lot line reconfiguration. The applicant has <br />proposed a location that meets the 10 foot setback requirement for detached accessory structures. <br /> <br /> Accessory buildings in residential zoning districts shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, <br />shall not be closer than six (6) feet to any other building or structure on the same lot, and shall <br />not be located within a public drainage, utility or access easement. Subject to other provisions <br />as contained in this section, accessory buildings, uses and equipment may encroach into the <br />required rear yard, but in no case shall an accessory building, use or equipment be located <br />closer than ten (10) feet to a rear yard or side yard lot line except as may be specifically <br />modified by this section or a specific use district. <br />In review of the garage location changing, the existing parcel B has a legal non-conforming gravel <br />driveway. When the detached garage is moved, a building permit will be required. If the garage is <br />moved without any changes or alterations being made to the structure or driveway design, the gravel <br />driveway can remain as is. Once changes are made to either the garage or driveway (i.e. design of, <br />reconstruction of, alteration of size, etc.), the applicant will need to pave the existing driveway as <br />required by code. The applicant has been made aware of this code requirement. <br /> <br />Easements. The certificate of survey submitted by the applicant does show the required six foot <br />drainage and utility easements around both parcels. The existing lot does not have any dedication of <br />perimeter easements so there are no easements to vacate as a result of this subdivision request. It is not <br />unusual on older lots of record for there to be no easements, but it is a condition required by code for <br />any new lot. <br /> <br />Park and Trail Dedication. As a condition of lot split, it is recommended that the new Parcel A be <br />subject to the City’s park and trail dedication/cash contribution requirements payable at the time of <br />construction. <br /> <br />Grading, Drainage & Utilities. The City Engineer received a copy of the proposed lot split and had no <br />additional comments beyond those noted in this report. As per our standard practice, it is his <br />recommendation that the applicant be required to submit a grading plan to verify that the drainage from <br /> Parcel A Setback Requirement* Parcel B (existing lot) <br />setbacks <br />Front Yard Not less than 30 feet Over 150 feet <br />Side Yard 7 ½ feet 5 feet – west side <br />90 feet est. – east side <br />Rear Yard Not less than 30 feet 30 feet