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• Mayor Bergeson called for a short break at 8:05 p.m. Mayor Bergeson reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Minor Subdivision for David Snell, 600 62nd Street (3/5 Vote Required), Mary Kay Wyland - Staff advised David Snell is requesting a minor subdivision and variance to split 10 acres from a 37 -acre parcel at 600 62nd Street. The property has been in the Snell family for over 50 years. The site is Zoned rural and guided for rural development through 2020 in the draft Comprehensive Plan. The proposed parcel would have 230' width on 62nd Street. The Zoning Ordinance provides that parcels in the Rural Zoning District have a minimum of 330' width, therefore, a variance for 12' in lot width is being requested. The Ordinance also provides that "80% of the lot area may be comprised of areas which are platted as street right-of-ways, is below the 100 year flood elevation, or lies within city watercourses, wetlands or waterbodies as defined by the ordinance". In other words, 20% of the new parcel must be upland. The survey document indicates that 2.35 acres are wetland leaving 7.65 acres of upland. Sewer and water are not available to serve this site, however, adequate space is provided for an on-site se stem and an alternate. In considering all requests for variance or appeal andin eg action, the City shall make a finding of fact: 1. That the property in question c u a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed h controls. 2. That the plight of is due to physical circumstances unique to his property e a the landowner. 3. That the re t due to economic considerations alone and when a for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance. 4. That ting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any spec' privilege that would be denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. 5. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Mr. Snell believes a hardship exists in the fact that there is a septic system and drainfield for the dwelling at 600 62nd Street between the home and the new parcel that limits the available width for the new parcel. Staff did suggest that he consider creating this 10 acre parcel on the west side of the existing home, however, that area contains a considerable amount of wetland with patches of upland limiting its usability. Additionally, Mr. Snell's parents have some outbuildings and fencing on this west side of their home which they would like to retain.