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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1996 split Outlot A into two parcels, one containing a 20,165 -square -foot buildable lot and the other a 2.8 -acre outlot. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family, located within the MUSA, and indicated as single-family residential on the land use plan. the buildable lot would meet all lot width, depth and area requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The remaining outlot is for drainage and utility purposes and will eventually be dedicated to the City. Ms. Wyland added that the Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed the proposal and has no objections to the plan. The original permit for the Country Lakes Estates development has been amended to include this change. The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed this item at its August 14, 1996 meeting, and recommended approval with the condition that the City Engineer review and approve the relocation of the storm sewer pipe. Council Member Lyden requested clarification regarding a wetland designation on the handout provided on this item. Ms. Wyland explained that the wetland designation has been reevaluated by a representative from Rice Creek Watershed. Council Member Lyden asked about minimum lot width for R-1 zoning. Ms. Wyland stated that the minimum width is 80 feet. She added that the minimum lot area is 10,800 square feet. Council Member Kuether requested clarification of the size of Parcel A. Ms. Wyland explained that the lot is less than 20,000 square feet; however, Mr. Ahrens pointed out that this odd -shaped lot measures very close to that number. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the minor subdivision for Birchwood Builders, Deerwood Lane, Country Lakes Estates, as presented. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Minor Subdivision, Daniel Robinson, 4th Avenue - By way of background, Ms. Wyland explained that Robin -Acres is a subdivision that was platted in July of 1967. Robin -Acres consists of eight lots approximately 100 feet wide and 117 feet deep. Several of these lots, including Lot 5 contain twin homes. The lots are substandard in area and depth, according to today's standards for the City of Lino Lakes. They are located in a rural zoning district, and no sewer or water utilities are available. This property is designated as "rural" on the City's Land Use Map. Ms. Wyland continued that some time between 1967 and now, a minor subdivision (or several subdivisions) was approved, which added 100 x 150 -foot parcels to all of the lots in Robin - Acres, except Lot 5. Mr. Robinson is now requesting a minor subdivision that would "fill the gap". According to Ms. Wyland, the proposed subdivision would add a 100 x 150 parcel to Lot 5, Robin -Acres, making the parcel 26,700 square feet in area. Although this too is a substandard lot 6