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Planning & Zoning Board <br />January 12, 2000 <br />Page 4 <br />Staff recommended approval of minor subdivision and variance based on conditions. <br />Staff noted Mr. McDonough does have a buyer for both parcels. <br />Chair Schaps clarified the variance is needed for a subdivision less than 10 acres that is <br />not served by City sewer. He asked how long the applicant has owned the property. Staff <br />advised Mr. McDonough has owned the property since 1982. He was advised in the mid <br />80's that City sewer was coming soon. Staff noted that it is unlikely utilities will be <br />available in this area unless a development goes in enabling the City to assess the costs. <br />Mr. Zych asked about the large wetland in the area. Staff referred to a map pointing out <br />the wetlands noting that the property is developable. <br />Chair Schaps asked if the applicant will be building on the 4± <br />the applicant has a buyer for the larger parcel. The buyer <br />property. <br />arcel. Staff advised <br />home on the <br />Ms. Lane indicated she would be more comfortable <br />Staff advised the five adjoining lots are one ac <br />an alternate system site. <br />Ms. Lane asked for verification on th <br />map pointing out the existing syste <br />ptic systems on the site. <br />he ptic designer has established <br />e septic system. Staff referred to a <br />mate site. <br />Chair Schaps asked about th t isting septic system. <br />Mr. McDonough came <br />has an 1800 — 1900 ga <br />couple of times. <br />stated the system was put in early 1980. The system <br />k and is in good shape. The system has been repaired a <br />Staff advised the pr sion in the ordinance indicates a future site for a system is <br />required. The varian e is for the larger parcel. <br />Mr. Corson asked about alternatives. Staff advised they did not look at making the home <br />site larger than one acre. Different configurations for the one acre parcel were looked at. <br />Mr. McDonough stated he has someone interested in the larger parcel to build a home on <br />the site. The builder may eventually want to split the lot for his children. <br />Mr. Rafferty asked how the subdivision fits into the draft Comprehensive Plan. Staff <br />advised Mr. McDonough has no intentions of pursuing multi- family zoning. Staff will <br />recommend keeping the area residential. <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />