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Planning & Zoning Board August 14, 2002 Page 34 APPROVED MINUTES that page. On page 1004.5, paragraph 6. shou ld include the normal water level and high water level of all stormwat er ponds, wetlands, lakes, etc. Final Plat: Requirements include bringing final plats through the Planning & Zoning Board as well as the City Council. Because of the importance of the phasing plans, staff thought it a good idea to have the P & Z aware of how the growth management system is working. On page 1005.5, a reiteration of the percenta ge of completion issue occurs. We will amend this to match the statement in the prel iminary plat section af ter P & Z discussion. Minor Subdivisions: An important change from our current procedures is that the draft ordinance states that minor s ubdivisions would be reviewed administratively, rather than go through the P & Z and City Council. This change is intended to reduce the time and expense—for the applicant and the City—for si mple lot splits. With clear requirements for lot dimensions, wastewater treatment and water facilities, upland minimums, etc., it is clear whether or not a proposed lot split meets C ity requirements. If the application meets the requirements, it should be approved with little delay. Applicants always have the opportunity to request a variance from th e requirements or appeal the staff decision. A variance or appeal would then go through the P & Z and City Council. Please note a correction to be made on page 1006.1. Paragraph 1 should end at “...Sections 1004 and 1005 of this Ordinance.” Paragraph 2. should begin there, and say: The exchange of abutting land between ow ners through the relocation of the boundary line between two abutting, ex isting parcels of property. Paragraph 3. merits discussion by the P & Z. The task force had a concern that somebody would try to avoid platting propert y by using repeated minor subdivisions of three lots or less. The question for P & Z discussion is whether or not this is likely enough that the City should prohibit a resubdivi sion within five years. It might be an undesirable prohibition if, for example, somebody splits 40 acres into two 20-acre parcels, then wants to split one of them a couple years later in to two 10-acre parcels. This scenario would be within lot size require ments, and would not in and of itself be a problem. However, the five-y ear prohibition would prevent it. Design Standards:There are a number of design requirements that are not listed in the existing ordinance. Land in electricity transmission or pipeline easements cannot be used to fulfill the minimum buildable land requirement for a lot. (page 1007.2) Clarification that every new lot must ha ve the minimum lot width fronting on a public street. (page 19007.2, paragraphs 4. and 5.) Access management requirements for access to collectors and arterials. (page 1007.2, paragraphs 6. and 7.) Paragraph 6. should be amended to say “...major collector street...”.