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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 28, 1996 "Habitable single family homes constructed prior to July 13, 1992, may reduce their lot size to a minimum of one acre if the balance of the property results in a parcel of 10 acres..." Ms. Wyland stated that the minor subdivision proposed meets the criteria established by Ordinance No. 93 - 18. The existing homestead is approximately 80 years old and the balance of the property will exceed 10 acres. Additionally, no wetlands are located on this site according to the NWI Map. Currently the property is wooded and can provide alternate site (s) for an on-site septic system should that be necessary. City sewer and water will not be available to serve this property for quite some time. Ms. Wyland noted that the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this request at the May, 1996, meeting and recommended approval of the minor subdivision request with the condition that the Park Dedication Fee be waived. Subdivision of this property will create no additional housing units and any future development of the site will require full Park Board review and dedication. Council Member Bergeson stated that the larger portion of the property comes under the regulation of one house per 10 acres. Ms. Wyland confirmed that there are no plans to subdivide the property. Council Member Bergeson stated that the Ordinance was put in place to facilitate the division of property and allow the property owner to stay in his home. Council Member Lyden asked if there is any concern regarding the septic system. Ms. Wyland indicated there is adequate space for the septic system. There is capacity for the septic and a spare. Mayor Landers indicated that he is uncomfortable with the possible Park Dedication fee. Ms. Wyland indicated the fee would be justified because of the home. This practice has been used in the past. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve minor subdivision to split 2.36 acres from remaining 124 acres and waive Park Dedication requirement. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of a Minor Subdivision and Variance, Duff Dorschner, 307 Lilac Street - Ms. Wyland stated that this case involves a request for a minor subdivision and variance to allow the easterly 10' of Lot 1, Block 1, Behm's Century Farms 1st Addition, to be split from that lot and added to Mr. Duff Dorschner's property at 307 Lilac Street, immediately to the east. The purpose for the subdivision is to allow Mr. Dorschner more maneuvering room to enter his existing garage at 307 Lilac. The garage faces due west. Should the subdivision be approved, a variance will be necessary to allow Lot 1, Block 1, to be 125' in lot depth. The Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum depth of 135'. No variance would be needed for lot area as the reduced parcel size would be 13,625 square feet; 10,800 square feet is required by the Zoning Ordinance. Both properties are Zoned R-1 Single Family Residential and indicated as single family in the Comprehensive Plan. 10