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current home site, that distinguishes this variance from a new "flag lot" subdivision. The <br />current parcel has an existing expectation of a building right, whereas an attempt to <br />create a new lot would be viewed differently by the zoning and subdivision regulations. <br />At issue is what setback requirements would apply to the new building site. The new <br />house would be built behind the existing home at 3069 Arcade, and would abut the NSP <br />power line easement to the south, the side property line of a deep single family parcel to <br />the north, and rear lot lines of single family parcels to the west. <br />Planning staff would recommend the application of the following setback requirements: <br />30 feet from the east property line (the rear line of the existing home site). <br />30 feet from the west property line (the rear line of the lots to the west). <br />10 feet from the north and south property lines. <br />5 foot setbacks for a new driveway over the 20 foot road easement. <br />As a part of the subdivision, restrictive covenants or restrictive building easements <br />should be added that will establish these setbacks of record. Staff's concern is that <br />over time, the setback issues could become unclear, since the parcel is not typical of <br />conforming single family lots. A notation of the building setbacks should be made on <br />the certificate of survey that would be required to record the subdivision. <br />Summary and Recommendation <br />Planning staff recommends both the subdivision and variance, based on a finding that <br />the existing lot of record could not be put to reasonable use without the variance, and <br />that the subdivision does not affect the zoning conformity of either parcel. The <br />subdivision should include the following conditions: <br />1. Setbacks are shown by restrictive covenant or restrictive building easement <br />as noted above, according to review and recommendation from the City <br />Attorney. <br />2. The applicant prepares and files a certificate of survey with new legal <br />descriptions as proposed. <br />3. The City Engineer should review the subdivision to address required drainage <br />and utility easements. <br />4. The City Engineer should review the subdivision to address utility service <br />issues to the new building site. <br />5. The Fire Inspector should review the proposal for address signage on the <br />property. <br />6. Comments of other City staff. <br />pc: Kathy Glanzer <br />Steve Westerhaus <br />Lee Elfering <br />Greg Schroeder <br />Oscar Lane, 3069 Arcade Street, Little Canada, MN 55117 <br />