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• Planning & Zoning Board Keefe Minor Subdivision & Variance February 12, 2003 On January 8, 2003, at the regular 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 applicant 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 the proposal. The minor subdivision request and associated variances were brought to the Planning and Zoning Board on January 22, 2003. Staff's recommendation was to deny the Minor Subdivision and Variance requests. The Planning and Zoning Board tabled the request and recommended that the applicant proceed with a rezoning to Planned Development Overlay (PDO) to facilitate the development. This report is based on the following attached exhibits: 1. Existing Conditions Survey dated January 21, 2003 2. Preliminary Plat dated February 5, 2003 3. Soil Borings dated January 4, 2003 4. Applicant's narrative dated February 5, 2003 ANALYSIS City Code • 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 requirement of ten (10) acres or more, up to eighty (80) percent of the minimum lot area may 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 waterbodies. Section 5, Subdivision 2.B.2 of the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance establishes the minimum lot width of 330 feet for lots within the R -X, Rural Executive District. Section 9, Subdivision 4.A. of the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance states that the intent of the PDO District is to permit greater flexibility and, consequently, more creative and imaginative design of the development of residential, commercial or industrial areas than are generally possible under conventional zoning regulations. It is further intended to promote more economical and efficient use of the land while providing a harmonious