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PLANNING REPORT northwest Essoc1Eted cors T0: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Michelle Hren /Stephen Grittman DATE: 5 October, 1987 RE: Hauth Subdivision FILE NO: 758.09 - 87.57 ItEnts, i^c CM{ OF Lll (LE CANADA BACKGROUND Mr. Kenneth Hauth has submitted an application for approval of a resubdivision of his property into two lots by way of combining lots 21 -23 into one lot and 24 -29 into the second lot. The proposed lots face onto Sylvan Street and are zoned R -1, Single Family Residential District. Please refer to the attachments. ISSUES AND ANALYSIS The proposed combination and subdivision of lots 21 -29 would create a 20,250 square foot lot and a 10,135 square foot lot. Both lots, one of which is a corner lot meet the lot area and width requirements for interior and corner lots in the R -1 District. As shown on attachment B a portion of lots 21 and 22 have been dedicated as a permanent easement for cul -de -sac purposes. The applicant is also intending to build a single family home on the northerly lot that contains the cul -de -sac ease- ment. The applicant is requesting to build a single family home within the same setback limits as before the cul -de -sac easement was dedicated. A variance is re- quired to build closer to the easement than what is required. A variance can be granted per ordinance Section 922.010 subdivision C., if special conditions or cir- cumstances exist and that the special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. The governmental action has left the applicant with less buildable area than what is required by ordinance therefore, it would appear that the variance request to build at the setbacks outlined for R -1 Dis- tricts is justified by allowing the applicant adequate area to build. In the subdivision procedure the lots are also subject to 6 foot utility ease- ments along all lot lines. These easements are required of all subdivisions un- like the governmental action discussed previously. Each subdivision is also subject to the Park Land Dedication Requirement. It is apparent that land is unavailable for Park Dedication, therefore, a' . cash .contribution-shall be required with the amount to be determined by the City. Page 21 4601 excelsior blvd., ste. 410, minneapolis, mn 55416 (612) 925 -9420