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Planning & Zoning Board <br />September 11, 1996 <br />Mr. Brixius stated that the City cannot justify smaller lot sizes on the basis of whether or <br />not accommodation can be made for a septic system. <br />Mr. Robinson stated that generally the only case when a variance of less than 10 acres <br />would be granted would be in R -1 zoning. If it is zoned rural, the minimum lot size is 10 <br />acres. <br />Mr. Johnson stated that it appears the applicant is relying on precedent set by the City <br />in the past. Because of the size of the adjoining lots of 100 feet in width, it is an implied <br />commitment that this 200 -foot width lot can be subdivided also. <br />Chair Schaps agreed that the intent is there. There are 10 100 -foot lots and with this <br />variance, there will be 12. <br />Mr. Brixius stated that by granting this variance, a precedent will be established for <br />treating similar parcels. The precedent has not yet been established to allow for further <br />subdivision similar in character with surrounding parcels. If the variance is approved, <br />he recommended that the reasons be as site specific as possible to avoid a widespread <br />precedent. The added dimension is this is a shoreline lot. All of the adjoining lots are <br />substandard in size. An unsewered riparian lot should be 80,000 square feet; a <br />sewered riparian lot must be at least 20,000 square feet. The variance is from the 10- <br />acre size and from 80,000 square feet in area. <br />Mr. Terry Miller stated that the history of how these Tots were created is sketchy. He <br />does not know why this one is 200 feet in width and the others are 100 feet. The <br />present owners bought the property when it was originally platted in the 1950's. He <br />does not believe the area will be replatted in the future unless the existing homes are <br />torn down. He is working with them to subdivide it and sell it for single family home <br />development. <br />Mr. Dunn noted that FOR SALE signs had been posted and asked if the property is <br />being sold as two 100 -foot lots or a 200 -foot parcel subject to approval of further <br />subdivision. <br />Mr. Miller stated that he has explained to anyone interested that the sale of the two <br />100 -foot lots is subject to approval by the Planning Board and City Council. <br />Mr. Robinson noted that there are many 2- to 3 -acre lots in the City that could be further <br />subdivided into 100 -foot frontages similar to this one. He requested that hookup to City <br />sewer and water be required when service is provided. <br />16 <br />• <br />• <br />