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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD January 11, 1995 request to allow a 7.24 acre parcel in a Rural Zoning District as it meets four out of the six requirements for a variance. Ms. Wyland indicated Staff also recommends the following condition: 1. A Park Dedication fee in the amount of $550 be collected prior to recording the minor subdivision with Anoka County. Mr. Mesich inquired if the creek has water throughout the year. Ms. Wyland indicated this creek has water continually. Chairman Schaps inquired as to the width of the creek and indicated it was a protected water source. Mr. Erickson indicated the normal width of the creek is between 10 and 15 feet. Mr. Schones inquired if the issue is the 10 acre minimum. Ms. Wyland indicated this was correct. Mr. Robinson indicated the ordinance states there is to be a 10 acre minimum and he felt this should be followed. Ms. Nordine indicated even though the creek is there, a 10 acre parcel could be created. Mr. Landers indicated concern for enough room on a smaller parcel, should the septic system fail. Mr. Erickson, the applicant, indicated even if a 10 acre parcel was created, a back up system would not be feasible on the other side of the creek. Chairman Schaps inquired if there was any other reason the creek was used other than a natural dividing line. Mr. Erickson indicated this was true, they felt that granting a variance due to the natural contour of the land was a reason for the variance. Chairman Schaps inquired if the application was based on economics. Mr. Erickson indicated this to be a consideration since pasture lands and fences would have to be moved. Mrs. Erickson indicated also if the full 10 acres were made available, they would not have enough land for pastures. Chairman Schaps inquired of the applicant if there would be an option to the 7.24 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Erickson indicated there would not be. 4