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• • AGENDA ITEM V A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Mary Kay Wyland MEETING DATE: June 14, 2000 TOPIC: David Snell, 600 62nd Street, Minor Subdivision and Variance DESCRIPTION: David Snell is requesting a minor subdivision and variance to split 10 acres from the 37.48 acre parcel at 600 62nd Street. This property has been in the Snell family for over 50 years. The site is Zoned Rural and guided for rural development through 2020 in our draft comprehensive plan. The proposed parcel would have 230' of width on 62nd Street. According to the Zoning Ordinance, parcels in the Rural Zoning District must have a minimum of 330' of lot width, therefore, a variance for 120' in lot width is being requested. The Ordinance also provides that "80% of the 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 as defined by the ordinance ". In other words, 20% of the lot area must be upland. The survey document indicates that 2.35 acres are wetland leaving 7.65 acres of upland. Sewer and water are not available to serve this site, however, adequate space is provided for an on -site septic system and an alternate. In considering all requests for variance or appeal and in taking subsequent action, the City shall make a finding of fact: 1. That the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. 2. That the plight of the landowners is due to physical circumstances unique to his property not created by the land owner. 3. That the hardship is not due to economic considerations alone and when a reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance. 4. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that would be denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. 5. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Mr. Snell believes a hardship exists in the fact that there is a septic system and drainfield for the dwelling at 600 62nd Street between the home and the new parcel that limits the available width for the new parcel. The property west of the existing home contains a