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Minnesota Rules Chapter 6120 Minnesota Rule 6120.3300 Subp.2(D) further discusses the nonconforming lot combination requirement. The rule also establishes minimum statewide shoreland lot size and lot width requirements. The MNDNR minimum unsewered riparian lot size on a natural lake is 80,000sf and the minimum lot width is 200ft. However, where the requirements of the City ordinance, State Statute, or Rule are more or less restrictive, the more restrictive standards shall apply (Rule 6120.2800 Subpart 1. and City Code 1102.02(6)). In this instance, the City's 10 acre lot size and 330ft lot width are more restrictive and shall apply. Applicant's Narrative The property owners submitted the attached narrative. Staff notes the Stanek's have been aware of the lot combination requirement since 2014. MnDNR Comments The DNR reviewed the variance land use application and stated the City has standards much stricter than statute for shoreland lot sizes, so they have no comments. Findings of Fact Resolution No. 22-74 details the findings of fact. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommended denial of the variance. The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed the variance application on July 13, 2022 and motioned to approve the variance with a 4-2 vote with the following conditions: 1. A Shoreland Buffer Declaration shall be recorded against both lots similar to Poehling Addition, Stern Addition, and Lake Amelia Woods Addition. 2. The illegal accessory structure located at 6966 Lake Drive shall be removed prior to the lot being listed for sale. 3. Any farm animals located at 6966 Lake Drive shall be removed prior to the lot being listed for sale. 4. The number of allowed farm animals located on 6970 Lake Drive shall comply with the requirements of the R, Rural zoning district. a. No more than one (1) animal unit per two (2) acres. b. 6970 Lake Drive is 3.75 acres = 1.88 animal units allowed i. For example: 1. One (1) horse = 1 animal unit 2. One 50 pound goat = 0.05 animal units