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• • • Planning & Zoning Board September 10, 1997 Page 16 The motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. E. D. Kothe/M. Mularoni, Otter Lake Drive, Minor Subdivision Ms. Wyland stated that the applicant wishes to subdivide a 3.48 -acre parcel into two parcels to sell for light industrial use. Both lots meet the minimum lot size requirements. The location is immediately north and east of the Otter Lake Animal Care Center, 6848 Otter Lake Road. There is a shared access easement for both parcels. The property is zoned LI which is consistent with the City's Land Use Plan. Utilities are available to both lots. Staff is recommending approval with the conditions stated in the staff report. Mr. Johnson questioned the angle of the driveway from the road to the shared easement. Mr. Mularoni stated that the driveway is as perpendicular to the road as is possible. He expressed his interest in acquiring the parcel adjacent to Parcel A that would square Parcel A off nicely. However, at this time he has been unable to obtain it. Mr. Gelbmann made a MOTION to approve the minor subdivision with the conditions outlined in the staff report and was supported by Ms. Dahl: 1. Park dedication is provided as directed by the Subdivision Ordinance. This dedication will not occur until there is some construction on the site. 2. A shared driveway agreement shall be drafted for each parcel of property and recorded with the County. 3. Drainage and utility easements shall be provided as recommended by the City Engineer. The motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. F. Tom Schmelzer, 398 Carl Street, Variance Ms. Wyland described the variance application of Mr. Schmelzer to build an airplane hanger 20 feet from his property line at the corner of 4th Avenue and Carl Street. The Zoning Ordinance requires a 40 -foot setback on 4th Avenue, a collector roadway. Also, the Zoning Ordinance requires a corner lot to be larger than an interior lot in order to allow for the additional street setback requirement. This, however, was not the case when the property was platted in 1977. Hangers are a permitted use in the Rural zone according to this subdivision's covenants approved in 1977. The adjacent property owner and the Air Park Association have written letters in support of Mr. Schmelzer's request. The property owner at 399 Thomas received a similar variance in 1986. Staff is recommending approval on the basis of the findings of fact listed in the staff report. Mr. Schmelzer stated that he believes he has submitted the best design possible for the size and shape of the lot and will fit well with the Air Park and other hangers in the area. If approved, he plans to complete site grading this fall.