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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 23, 1998 Minor Subdivision, Pierre Nadeau, 2068 Cedar Street - Ms. Wyland explained that Pete Nadeau is requesting a minor subdivision of the property at 2068 Cedar Street, owned by Warren Solheid. The property in question is located in a rural zoning district, and indicated as such on the Comprehensive Plan. This request would create the following: Parcel A - a 2.38 -acre parcel (exclusive of roadway) containing an existing homestead constructed prior to 1992. (City Ordinance No. 93- 18 allows for reduction of lot size to a minimum of one acre where habitable single family homes were constructed prior to July 13, 1992, if the balance of the property results in a parcel of ten acres.) Parcel B - a 2.09 -acre parcel (exclusive of roadway) that is to be added to an existing 10 -acre parcel for a total of 12 acres. This parcel would be owned by Mr. Nadeau who currently owns the existing 10 acres. Mr. Nadeau intends to hold this parcel for future development with the 2.09 - acre parcel providing the access to the rear 10 acres. Ms. Wyland added that there are eight adjoining lots, on Cedar and 21st Avenue, that are approximately two acres in size with this parcel being the largest homesite. Creation of two lots in this location would blend with the existing character of the neighborhood. Staff recommended, however, that these two new parcels be more consistent with the adjoining parcels in lot width, suggesting that Parcel B be increased in size by approximately 15 to 20 feet. This would also allow for a future 60 -foot roadway and 145 -foot -deep lots fronting this future roadway, should this area develop into an urban neighborhood. Approval was recommended, pursuant to the following conditions: 1. The surveyor determines that there is at least 20% upland on both Parcel A and Parcel B. 2. Drainage easements as provided over any and all wetland on both parcels. 3. Parcel B be increased in lot width to be consistent with the adjoining parcels. 4. Parcel B be attached to the 10 -acre parcel southerly of this site. Council Member Lyden expressed concern regarding Condition No. 3 above, suggesting that the lot width should be specified. Ms. Wyland recommended "not less than 20 feet". Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the minor subdivision for the property located at 2068 Cedar Street, contingent upon compliance with the conditions listed above, including the condition that Parcel B be increased in lot width not less than 20 feet. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. 4