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Since the requested simple subdivision requires two variances for approval, the Subdivision Ordinance <br />states that the City Administrator shall place the request on the agenda of the Planning Commission for <br />the recommendation to the City Council. The simple subdivision may be exempted from other <br />procedural requirements and deemed appropriate by the City Administrator. If the current lot design is <br />acceptable and these variances are granted, staff will require other supporting documents such as: <br />Topographical Survey (to provide documentation that newly created lots can or cannot comply) <br />Grading and Drainage Plan <br />Erosion and Sediment Control Plan <br />Vegetation Preservation and Protection Plan <br />Mr. Yargici has in the narrative identified an understanding of the code provisions in the Shoreland <br />Ordinance, but does not provide the actual plan. Given the complexity of the grades along Keller <br />Parkway if the Planning Commission is amenable to the current plan, city staff would recommend as a <br />condition of approval that this be approved in concept plan stage only. <br />Per the City Engineer, the information submitted does not provide the needed information to determine <br />feasibility for two lots to be subdivided along Keller Parkway either. This further review may result in <br />the potential for only one additional lot along Keller Parkway meeting city code requirements. City <br />staff believes that due diligence needs to be completed by the Property Owner to provide that <br />documentation before any final approval is granted that these are buildable lots in any manner (i.e. <br />along Keller Parkway or Labore Road or as one lot or two). <br />Variance <br />Mr. Yargici is seeking a variance to the minimum lot width requirements for Lots 1 and 2 and a <br />variance to the paving side yard setback for off-street parking on Lot 3. The applicant has indicated in <br />his narrative that the primary basis for granting the variances is due to the steep driveway grades that <br />would be needed if the properties were accessed from Keller Parkway. In addition from an <br />environmental standpoint, the erosion and disturbance impacts to the shoreland can be minimized with <br />the proposed layout. <br />In consideration of the variance, the Planning Commission shall make findings of fact for determining <br />whether to approve or recommend denial of the requested actions. Below is the city code language for <br />your review: <br />922.010.C. Conditions Governing Consideration of Variance Requests: <br />1. In considering all requests for a variance and in taking subsequent action, the <br />City staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council serving as the Board <br />of Adjustment and Appeals shall make a finding of fact that the proposed action <br />will not: <br />a.Impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. <br />b. Unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street. <br />c. Increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety. <br />d. Unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the <br />neighborhood, or in any way be contrary to the intent of this Ordinance. <br />e. Violate the intent and purpose of the City Comprehensive Plan. <br />2. A variance from the terms of this Ordinance shall not be granted unless it can be