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Planning & Zoning Board January 22, 2003 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES Staff stated on December 10, 2002 the City r eceived an application from Mr. Keefe requesting minor subdivision approval. In a letter, dated December 18, 2002, Mr. Keefe was informed that his application was substan tially incomplete and listed information that was necessary to begin review of the request. Mr. Keefe submitted additional information on January 6, 2003. Staff stated on January 8, 2003, at the regul ar Planning and Zoning Board meeting, Mr. Keefe’s minor subdivision request was added to the Board’s agenda for discussion. The board requested that staff work with the appl icant to resolve issues and, if possible, place the item on the January 22, 2003 meeting agenda. Staff met with Mr. Keefe and his surveyor on January 16, 2003 to discuss issues relating to the proposal. Staff presented its analysis by explaini ng the City Code, Chapter 1001.8, Subdivision 6(1) states all lots shall abut for thei r full frontage on a public ly dedicated street. Chapter 302.03, Subdivision 1 (10) states that private streets shall not be permitted, nor shall public improvements be approved for any private street. Section 5, Subdivision 2.B.1 of the Lino La kes Zoning Ordinance establishes the minimum lot size of 10 acres for lots within the R-X, Rural Executive District. Section 5, Subdivision 2.B.2 of the Lino La kes Zoning Ordinance establishes the minimum lot width of 330 feet for lots wi thin the R-X, Rural Executive District. With respect to land use, staff noted the Ci ty’s comprehensive plan designates the west half of the property for Low Density, sewere d residential uses (Stage 2, 2010-2020). The eastern half of the site is designated for ru ral land uses. A conceptual greenway is also delineated over the eastern half of the site . Surrounding proposed land uses include Low Density Sewered Residential to the north a nd west, Low Density, Unsewered Residential to the south and Rural to the east. With respect to zoning, staff stated the prope rty is currently zone d R-X, Rural Executive. Adjacent zoning included R-X to the west, south and east, and R-1-PDO to the north (Clearwater Creek). Staff indicated with respect to the lot area, the proposed minor subdivision and lot combination would create three parcels from the existing two that are currently owned by the applicant. The proposed lot sizes are as follows: Parcel A:33.09 acres Parcel B:2.40 acres (2.14 acres of upland) Parcel C:1.99 acres (all upland) The proposed lot sizes of parcel B and C are inconsistent with the R-X Districts minimum lot size of 10 acres.