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• • • Planning & Zoning Board July 9, 1997 Page 10 E. Public Hearing - 250 Linda Avenue - Rezoning - Minor Subdivision - Request for Interim MUSA Reserve Designation Ms. Wyland stated that the land parcel in this application is located at the intersection of Linda and Laurene Avenues. It is zoned rural and currently located outside MUSA. The City Land Use Map indicates future single family residential development. Sewer and water utilities are available to serve the property from both Linda and Laurene Avenues. The location of the property would dictate it in the Comprehensive Plan process as a natural area to be added to MUSA and rezoned to R -1. The applicant proposes to remove the existing home to provide two buildable sites. Both Tots would meet the minimum requirements of the R -1 zoning district, except for Lot 2 which is 2 feet deficient in lot depth. The street right -of -way for Laurene Avenue is 83 feet in front of Lot 2. Road right -of -way is normally 60 feet. Therefore, staff is recommending approval of a two -foot variance to meet ordinance criteria. Another option would be to vacate part of the 83 -foot right -of -way. The City could vacate 17 feet to eliminate the jog in the road. This may be a better solution than a variance. Staff is recommending approval with the conditions stated in the staff report. Mr. Brixius noted that any vacation by the City must be on the basis of a finding that the street will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 8:11 p.m. There were no public comments. Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to close the public hearing and was supported by Ms. Dahl. Motion carried unanimously, 5 -0. Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to recommend approval to rezone the property at 250 Linda Avenue from Rural to R -1 single family residential and was supported by Mr. Herr. Motion carried unanimously, 5 -0. Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to approve the minor subdivision at 250 Linda Avenue with the following conditions: 1. The City Engineer review and approve grading, drainage and utility plans for the two new lots. 2. Permits be obtained from Rice Creek Watershed District if required.