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• Planning & Zoning Board October 11, 2006 Page 5 properties. Mr. Tschida added that one property owner in Centerville formerly purchased the property for $1.00. Mr. Laden asked what their purpose was for originally acquiring the land. Mr. Tschida explained that there is a pump in Centerville Lake as well as the dam and that owning the property would help them to manage the flow of the lake. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Variances for Road Frontage, Lot Area, Lot Width, and Lot Depth, for properties along Peltier and Centerville Lakes as described in the staff report. Motion was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 6 - 0. E. Preliminary Plat and Variances for Front Setback and Upland Area for Fran's Estate, Birch Street — discussion only Mr. Bengtson presented the staff report and noted that this item was being presented tonight for discussion only as staff was still in the process of reviewing recently submitted material and were not prepared to make a recommendation at this time. Staff noted that since preparing the staff report, the surveyor has agreed to work with staff's concerns. He said that the surveyor had submitted a revised Preliminary Plat that showed a shared driveway, an easement buffer and revised building pads. At this time, staff is asking the board for comments on the issues presented. Mr. Rafferty was concerned that if this variance request was granted, it could potentially set precedence for future applications. He added that this parcel is really one lot not two. Mr. Laden asked for clarification of what the intent is for the amount of upland square footage in the ordinance. Mr. Bengtson replied that the intent is to provide enough room for a buildable lot while allowing for setback requirements from the building pad. Mr. Nelson asked if the revised plan included a decreased setback. Mr. Bengtson replied that the new plans show a smaller building pad to allow for a greater setback area. Upon discussion, board members commented that the property is not large enough to allow for two houses with the limited amount of upland. Mr. Laden wondered if a duplex would fit within the density. Mr. Smyser stated that the Comprehensive Plan restricts R -2 to medium density. Board members commented that the large percentage variance request was excessive. Chuck Plowe, Plowe Engineering, 6776 Lake Dr., representing the applicant, stated that a lot of work and research was done on this project, including working with the Rice Creek Watershed District. Mr. Plowe agreed that the request is for a large variance amount, but that the back lot line was not an issue. He noted that at one time the city did anticipate two lots, as there are two sanitary sewer services in place. He explained that at one time these lots had suitable upland area, but a highway plat removed 10 feet from each lot. He DRAFT MINUTES