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164 COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1993 and have zoning designations for urban densities. Currently there is nothing in the ordinances that states if sanitary sewer is not available, lot sizes must be 10 acres or more. This proposed ordinance replaces Emergency Ordinance No. 93 - 11. This ordinance establishes rules for areas that are unsewered including minimum size for lots. The exceptions include: 1) lots of record established prior to July 13, 1992 if they can demonstrate that they can have an on-site septic system; or 2) a habitable single family home constructed prior to July 13, 1992 may reduce its lot size to a one (1) acre lot size provided that the balance of the acreage is 10 acres or the balance of the acreage can be served by sewer and water such as along Marvy Street. Commercial and industrial lots are made an exception to the ordinance and all non-residential uses in these districts are permitted through a site plan review. The minimum lot size will be 10 acres and shall not apply to smaller parcels of record or newly created unsewered lots provided the following conditions are met: can demonstrate that an on-site septic system will work and provided the developer will waive the right to appeal future local improvements under the City Charter. This provision would only apply to new subdivisions to get flexibility for smaller lots and would not interfere with the future utility planning in the area. Mr. Brixius noted that the ordinance is generally focused on allowing a farmer to keep his homestead on as little as one (1) acre and sell off the balance of the farm for development. Council Member Bergeson asked when a subdivision is requested and a one (1) acre parcel remains with the homestead and the larger parcel is developed into sewered lots, is there a provision to make the one (1) acre lot connect to sewer and water. Mr. Brixius said no, not as long as the septic system is existing and functioning. The current ordinances require that the parcel connect to sewer and water when either the septic system or well fails. This is consistent with what has happened in the past. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 93 - 18 Amending Appendix B1, Zoning Ordinance, Section 4, Subdivision 17, Areas Without Sanitary Sewer. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Consideration of Resolution No. 77 - 93, Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement, Lake Drive (County Road #23)/Highway #49 Intersection - The feasibility report for the PAGE 6 1 1