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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 27, 1997 Consideration of a Minor Subdivision, Gerald Blackbird, 8257 West Rondeau Lake road, Al Brixius - Mr. Brixius reported that Gerald Blackbird has submitted a request to convey one acre of an existing 4.9 acre tract of land located north of 81st Street and west of Rondeau Road West to an adjacent +15 acre tract. The purpose of this subdivision is to correct a previous surveying error which resulted in the applicant constructing a driveway and tennis court so they partially lie upon the 4.9 acre tract. Mr. Brixius explained that to accommodate the proposed land division, consideration must be given to a variance to allow the creation of a lot less than 10 acres in size within a Rural zoning district; creation of a lot which does not have full frontage on a publicly dedicated and improved street; and creation of a lot less than 330 feet in width within a Rural, zoning district. Mr. Brixius stated it is easy to determine denial since the plight was created by the landowner and the site can be put to reasonable use if the variances are denied. However, approval would correct the lot lines and place site improvements on the proper parcel. He explained a decision regarding the necessary lot area and width variances is a policy matter to be determined by city officials as justification can be made for both approval and denial. Mr. Brixius advised the Planning & Zoning Board recommends approval based on the following findings: 1. The granting of requested variances in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. 2. The granting of the variances will not unreasonably diminish or impair established property values in the neighborhood. 3. Because the granting of the variances do not provide the applicant any additional development rights (i.e., increased density) approval will not confer any special privileges denied to other lands. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the following variances for Gerald Blackbird, 8257 West Rondeau Lake Road: 1. The creation of a lot less than 10 acres in size within a Rural, zoning district. 2. Creation of a lot which does not have full frontage on a publicly dedicated and improved street. 3. Creation of a lot less than 330 feet in width within a Rural, zoning district. and based on the three findings presented by staff. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the minor subdivision, Gerald Blackbird, 8257 West Rondeau Lake Road. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Site Plan Review, ACCAP Move in House - Ms. Wyland explained that the Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) has requested site plan review to allow a home to be moved into the City from Shoreview and located on Lot 4, Block 3, Lexington Park Lakeview. This property was originally owned by the City of Lino Lakes and recently approved PAGE : •