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• Planning & Zoning Board December 11, 1996 Page 11 density, and the application is consistent with that planned use as well as surrounding development in the area. However, with the questions on zoning, MUSA boundary and increased non - conforming use, this subdivision may be premature. On the other hand, the cooperation and willingness of the property owners to sell at this time is an opportunity to set the direction of development in motion for the area. This development is a logical extension of what was approved in 1994, but it is a matter of timing and what would happen if there is a septic system failure before sewer service is provided by the City. If the City chooses to accommodate the property owners for the minor subdivision and variance, he would recommend approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant submit an application for rezoning of the property from R, Rural District to R -1, Single Family Residential. Approval of the minor subdivision and variance should be done in conjunction with the rezoning. 2. No building permits shall be issued for newly created Lots A, C, E, G and /or I, as illustrated by Exhibit D (see staff report), until said lots are subdivided and platted in a manner consistent with the R -1 Zoning District and the sites are served by public sanitary sewer and water. 3. Newly created Lots B, D, F, H and /or J, as illustrated by Exhibit D, shall be required to connect to municipal sewer service at such time as service lines are extended to serve this area of the City, and the existing septic systems of said Lots B, D, F, H, and /or J demonstrate failure. 4. The existing accessory structure on Lot C be demolished or moved to a location on Lot D, in conformance with all applicable setback requirements. Mr. Brixius stated that if this application is accepted, it would be his recommendation to adopt conditions that would not allow any development to occur until the utility capacity on Lilac Street is adequate and City review of the preliminary plat. Mr. Wessel stated that the application in its present form is a dilemma because of the concerns attached to selling this property. Approval would be before the revised Comprehensive Plan is approved, which will not happen for another year and a half. It is also awkward with the MUSA boundaries unresolved. Chair Schaps asked if there is any known opposition to this proposal. Mr. Brixius responded that he has not heard any opposition, but an application for a minor subdivision is not a public hearing process.