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• Planning & Zoning Board August 14, 2002 Page 4 Staff stated the site is almost completely in agriculture at this time, excepting the area immediately surrounding the existing house and outbuildings and the pond/drainage area at the southeastern corner of the property. Staff noted that while the property is Rural, development is likely at some point in time once utilities become available — post 2010, since this is a Stage 2 Growth Area. As a result, ensuring that lot dimension requirements are maintained now will help safeguard the availability of utilities for that future development. For example, future utility availability to the area north of the proposed home site may be put at risk, as there is diminished area for road access. Further, as utility availability is often financially feasible only when shared among a group of property owners, limiting future development may limit future utility availability. With respect to minimum lot requirements, sta ` tat` in a Rural zone is ten acres. Both parcels wo eet imum lot size for property eme t. Staff noted the minimum lot width for property defined in the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance as' lot line of a lot measured at the building setb Additionally, the Subdivision Ordinance shall abut for their full frontage on a p al zone 4`feet. Lot width is o. tal distance between the side aMel to the front lot line.,, 6, requires that "all lots ed street." Staff indicated Parcel A, at 221.6 ft does and as a result the applicant is as or a lot width, then, Parcel A also +t fulfill road. With respect to 3.B.1.b. requ Both parce1" in the far sou With respect to septi parcel is capable of acco for both primary and second e minimum lot width requirement, ith less than the required 330' of uirement of having full frontage on a o Lakes City Ordinance Section 3, subd. acres or more to have at least 20% upland area. there are wetlands and/or drainage easements only posed 18- acre parcel. noted soils tests confirm that the proposed 11 -acre ting a septic system. In addition, there is adequate room sites. The 18- acre parcel already contains a septic system, with adequate room for a secondary site. With respect to access issues, staff indicated the existing 29 -acre parcel contains an access drive onto Ash Street. A second access drive will be required for the proposed 11- acre parcel. As Ash Street is a County road, plans have been forwarded to the Anoka County Highway Department for review and approval. Staff reviewed the five findings for variance as follows. 1. That the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. DRAFT MINUTES