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Whereas most subdivision requests require the processing of a preliminary and final plat, the Subdivision Ordinance permits subdivisions creating no more than two lots to proceed based on survey data, and without full platting, showing that the parcels are otherwise compliant with all of the City's relevant zoning and other development standards. Because the Ramsey County Recorder retains authority to record and approve new legal descriptions, it is occasionally possible that the Recorder will reject a non - platted subdivision that has a confusing or inappropriate description. That does not appear to be the case with this application, however, it remains within the County's final determination. The submitted survey has identified the required boundary line easements around the two new lots. The survey does not indicate the existence of any current easements or other impediments to subdividing or developing the parcels as proposed. Summary and Recommendation The proposed subdivision proposes to create two new buildable parcels from seven previously platted lots, all of which are unbuildable due to their dimensions. The proposed parcels meet the City's zoning requirements, and due to the size and scope of the subdivision, a full plat is not required. Staff recommends approval of the subdivision as presented. The City is not able, with the information submitted, to certify that the lots are buildable due to potential subsurface conditions or other limitations that may arise. Staff has no specific knowledge of any issues with these lots, but merely notes that it is uncommon for land to have remained undeveloped within an otherwise fully- developed neighborhood for many years. The applicants, or any future buyers, will need to do their own investigation of site conditions to verify building conditions. pc: Kathy Glanzer Steve Westerhaus Lee Elfering 6