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Little Canada Mayor, City Council and Planning Commission July 1, 1980 Page Three Also as a condition of approval, six foot drainage easements should be provided along the west property line and the new division line (see Exhibit D). Drainage easements are probably not necessary along the southern property line since water will flow northward anyway. It is also presumed that drainage along the east edge of the property is contained within the Arcade Street right -of -way. Since the property in question directly abuts Gervais Lake, approval of any sub- division should be contingent upon favorable review and comment by the Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District. 5 Side Yard Variance - Existing Residence. As shown on the applicant's Certificate of Survey, the eastern boundary of proposed Lot 2 abuts the existing swimming pool. In discussing this with Mr. Lee, he indicated that the pool line shown is actually a fence and that the pool is actually about 10 feet east of what has been shown. If three lots are to be considered, the actual location of the pool should be shown. If, as recommended, only two lots are permitted, the division line should be moved westward so that the side yard for Lot 1 complies with the Zoning Ordinance. 6. Approval by Maplewood. Although the property in question lies partially within the City of Maplewood, the City Attorney has indicated that since the actual split occurs within Little Canada, Maplewood's approval is unnecessary. However, the City may wish, in the interest of intergovernmental cooperation, to refer the request to the City of Maplewood for brief review prior to approval of subdivision. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the preceding discussion, it is suggested that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of two lots as shown in Exhibit D. The variances necessary to allow the split may be granted and justification for all variances clearly specified in the recommendation. It is further recommended that in the future, the City require resubdivision plans for any subdivision which results in lots or parcels much larger than those required by the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance. This will reduce the number of problems encountered at a later time. cc: Joe Chlebeck Clayton Parks. Don Carley Larry Squires Charles Lee Steve Klein (Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District) 1 6