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Planning & Zoning Board January 8, 1997 Page 6 Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. and was IIIsupported by Mr. Gelbmann. The motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. • • Chair Schaps stated that Lots B, D, F, H, and J will not have the right to petition against the sanitary sewer but otherwise would retain all rights under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to approve rezoning from Rural to R -1 Residential Single Family for five single lots located along Lilac Street near the intersection of Laurie Avenue based on the following findings: Acquisition of Property. In 1994, the City approved a preliminary plat and rezoning for the Behms Century Farm subdivision. The five lots currently involved in the present application were exceptions to this preliminary plat. Through this subdivision, the applicant wishes to purchase the rear portions of these five lots for future inclusion into Behms Century Farm plat. This would result in a contiguous compatible land use pattern. At this time, each of the five property owners are amenable to selling a portion of their property and are supportive of the minor subdivision request. Comprehensive Plan. The City's 1991 Land Use Plan suggests low density residential use of the subject properties. The proposed future subdivision would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Adjacent Uses. The subject properties abut the R -1 zoned Behms Century Farm plat that was recently approved by the City. The requested subdivisions are being sought to provide additional land for a future expansion of the Behms Century Farm development. As such, the ultimate development of the subject properties would be consistent and compatible with the existing and or planned development area. Extension of Sewer. As the developer of the Behms Century Farm plat, the applicant is responsible for the extension of sewer lines to service the plat. The proposed lots cannot be developed in the future without connecting to City sewer service. The applicant, therefore, will be caused to extend lines to these lots as well, also bearing responsibility for the costs of the extension. The requested subdivision provides the City an opportunity to extend sanitary sewer to unsewered areas within the near future. Lot Design. The proposed lots all meet the lot area, width and depth requirements of the R -1 Zoning District. It should be noted that Lots A, C, E, G and /or I are proposed to be resubdivided as part of a future addition to Behms Century Farms. Mr. Dunn supported the motion. The motion carried, 6 -0. Mr. Robinson abstained.