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Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2003 APPROVED MINUTES Page 42 Chapter 1001.8, Subdivision 6(1) states All lots shall abut for their full frontage on a publicly 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 streets. Section 5, Subdivision 2.B.1 of the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance establishes the minimum lot size of 10 acres for lots within the R-X, Rural Executive District. Section 3, Subdivision 3.B.2. of the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance states that within zoning districts with a minimum lot size requi rement of ten (10) acres or more, up to eighty (80) percent of the minimum lot area ma y be comprised of areas which are platted as street rights-of-way, is below the 100 year flood elevation, or lies within city watercourses, wetlands or water bodies. Section 5, Subdivision 2.B.2 of the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance establishes the minimum lot width of 330 feet for lots wi thin the R-X, Rural Executive District. Section 9, Subdivision 4.A. of the Lino Lakes Z oning Ordinance states that the intent of the PDO District is to permit greater flex ibility and, consequently, more creative and imaginative design of the development of resi dential, commercial or industrial areas than are generally possible under conventional zoni ng regulations. It is further intended to promote more economical and efficient us e of the land while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices, a height level of urban amenities, and preservation of natural scenic qualities of open space. Article 9, Section 902.2.2.1 of the 1997 Uniform Fi re Code states that Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructe d width of not less than 20 feet. Article 9, Section 902.2.2.2 of the 1997 Uniform Fi re Code states that Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintain ed to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surf aced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Existing Conditions The property being considered for developmen t consists of two existing lots totaling 37.47 acres. An existing single family reside nce is located on a te n acre lot. The remaining undeveloped lot consists of 27.47 acres. The western half of the site is mostly w ooded upland area with wetlands located in the northwest corner. The eastern half of the property is primarily lowland with wetlands being the predominate cover type. Access to the site is limited to an existing 10 foot wide priv ate driveway that extends into the property from the northern terminus of Rolling Hills Drive.