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Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 1997 III Page 2 V. ACTION ITEMS • A. Hardwood Creek Farm, 80th Street, Minor Subdivision Ms. Wyland explained that this request by Nancy Erickson, owner of Hardwood Creek Farm, is to split their 40 -acre parcel into two pieces. Parcel A will be 10 acres in size, and Parcel B will be 30 acres in size. Both have required access on 80th Street; Parcel A having 332 feet, and Parcel B, 1300 feet. Parcel B presently contains the existing Hardwood Creek Farm stable and riding arena. Both parcels will meet the requirements of the City's subdivision ordinance, and a $500 park dedication fee is requested for Parcel A, which will be retained by Ms. Erickson. The arena and stable area contained in Parcel B are to be sold, hence the need for the subdivision. Ms. Wyland recommended approval of the proposed subdivision contingent upon receipt of the $500 park dedication fee for Parcel A. This fee would be required, as Parcel A would be available as a home site. The question was raised as to why a third parcel -- Parcel C - -was included in the original Sketch and Description provided to the Board. Ms. Wyland explained that Ms. Erickson thought the party planning to purchase Parcel B would want to build a home, which would have to be on a separate parcel. Subsequent to preparation of the Sketch and Description, it was determined that no such plans exist. Mr. Johnson asked if a home could ultimately be constructed on Parcel B without additional action by the Board. Ms. Wyland responded that it could. Buildable space on Parcel A was questioned. Ms. Wyland explained that no topographical survey was ordered, as the property is upland; and, although it is not 100% buildable, it is definitely more than 20 %. Mr. Robinson explained that all of the land is upland with the exception of a portion that slopes down to a creek and back up again. Mr. Dunn made a MOTION to approve the Hardwood Creek Farm, 2306 80th Street, minor subdivision, and was supported by Mr. Robinson. Motion carried, 7 -0. B. Ruth Andrews, 855 Ash Street, Minor Subdivision Ms. Wyland explained that Ms. Ruth Andrews is currently the owner of 58.76 acres of land at 855 Ash Street. This property is immediately adjacent to the Incarnation Cemetery, and contains an existing homestead with three accessory buildings. The 58.76 acres currently includes approximately 12 acres of upland, which is roughly 20% of the site. The property is zoned Rural, and indicated as such on the City's Land Use Map.