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• • Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 1997 Page 4 subdivision with the County. Mr. Dunn asked about accuracy of the elevations represented by the map provided to the Board for review of this request. Ms. Wyland explained that she had personally visited the site. She added that the knoll is quite obvious, with the balance of the 40 acres clearly wetlands. The logical location for the driveway easement is that proposed. She stated that the elevations are in the 900+ foot range. Mr. Robinson suggested that short of having delineation by Rice Creek Watershed there would be a problem with the driveway. Ms. Wyland stated that a permit would have to be obtained. It was suggested that the Board's approval would have to be based upon Rice Creek Watershed's approval. Mr. Dunn asked whether or not there are any additional cemeteries provided for within the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Wyland stated that there are not. Ms. Kathy Rickert, broker for Home Realty, spoke on behalf of both buyers and sellers. Ms. Rickert provided pictures of the proposed development of this property, stating that they best fit this unique property. She stated that the planned development would include two houses, preservation of the natural run -off of the land, the trees, and the natural habitat, and in all other aspects conforms with regulations of the area. The proposed use would not impede any normal or orderly development of the surrounding neighborhood. Chair Schaps raised the issue of the 11 -acre parcel, taking into account the possibility of splitting off 1 acre for a home site. Ms. Rickert indicated that thought had been given to that split, but that the decision was made to maintain one parcel. Chair Schaps clarified that all parties understand the City's position with respect to a split. Mr. Don Lyndale agreed that he understood the City's position; however, he stated his understanding that an ordinance was in existence which would provide for such a split. Ms. Wyland explained that there is an ordinance which provides for such a split, but that the property would have to be examined more carefully with the lot configured so as to allow for an additional building site_ She could not assure that this could be accomplished. Mr. Lyndale indicated his understanding, adding that he is trying to work with the existing configuration. However, he does not wish to be restricted with respect to future use by the Planning and Zoning Board's present action. Ms. Wyland emphasized that reconfiguration may not be possible. Mr. Thompson stated that it is not presently his intent to attempt such a reconfiguration, but that he may with to explore that possibility some time in the future. Mr. Johnson expressed concern about the length of the driveway easement for Tract C, which would cross wetlands. He added that the knoll connects with the upland property