06-12-2019 Workshop & Council Packet

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 9, 2019 - 6 - seeking a reduced minimum lot frontage on Parcel 1 and 2; and a second variance for a reduced off-street parking setback on Parcel 3. She stated that the applicant is also requesting a vacation of an easement that is recorded on the lot. She explained that this current easement is located in the middle of the 675 Keller Parkway parcel (running north to south) and was established prior to a lot combination in 2006. Prior to 2006, 675 Keller Parkway was two separate parcels. The Associate Planner explained that the subject parcel is 2.62 acres in size and meets the Little Canada zoning ordinance by definition of a double frontage lot with access to both Keller Parkway and Labore Road. She stated that the subject parcel is zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential and is within the Shoreland District overlay. She reported that the applicant has indicated that he plans to construct two new single-family residential homes on both parcels. The applicant has indicated that any future plans for these lots would be in compliance with R-1 standards for setback requirements at the time of construction. The Associate Planner reviewed the City Code definition of lot frontage and stated the newly created lots would have double frontage with the front yard being Labore Road by definition and the rear yard for both is Keller Parkway. The Associate Planner explained to the Commission that city staff has reviewed with Mr. Yargici a multitude of concept plans over the past year, and the former City Engineer has walked the property on a number of occasions with Mr. Yargici to discuss feasibility. The concept plans that have been considered ranged from a subdivision to create six or seven lots to then several revisions of a simple subdivision where they would be seeking three lots or less. She reported that in staff’s review of the site, it is our determination that the site is conducive to subdividing. The overall lot width and lot area have the potential to create an additional lot or lots. The Associate Planner explained that the consideration that needs to be given in review of this application is will this variance request alter the essential character of the area and is the proposal within the intent of the ordinance. That consideration should create the highest and best use of the site within a reasonable manner being cognizant of the existing grades and proximity to Lake Gervais. The Associate Planner explained that the lot at 675 Keller Parkway as it exists today was the result of a lot combination that occurred in 2006. She stated that this property was formerly two lots: 640 Labore Road and 675 Keller Parkway. She explained that the owner at the time owned both parcels, and combined the lots, demolished the house and garage and built a new home. She noted that in 2006, the property at 640 Labore Road was considered a legal non-conforming lot of record due to the fact it only had 34.80 feet of street frontage. The city code at that time also required 75