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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2002 Mayor Bergeson stated one of the reasons there is a width regulation on rural lots is to prevent or minimize a flag lot situation. He noted the proposed subdivision does create somewhat of a flag lot but he understands why the line is there to preserve the house on Parcel B. However, if the house were not there and the line could be placed anywhere, you still could not obtain 330 foot frontages on both lots, only on one or the other. Thus, you would create a flag lot. He stated there is a right to split off a piece as small as one acre but it must have 330 feet of frontage. Mayor Bergeson stated if one acre is split off along County Road J and it had to be 330 feet, you would still have a flag lot on one or the other. He stated this is a situation where he believes some accommodation is justified. He stated in the case of the one acre lot, he would support more work on the ordinance since requiring 330 feet on the street would mean it is only 100 feet deep. However, the preference would be to have the more narrow width of the lot abut the street. Mr. Bachman stated he is the trustee of his parent's property so 1 a . ld remain under his ownership. Mayor Bergeson stated he does not think this is an unreasonbr, : est. He noted a motion is not yet on the floor. Councilmember Carlson noted the road would go up a of the property and a 32 -foot road would need 60 feet of right-of-way. That would leave ab • 62 which could accommodate R-1 or R - 1X zoning requirements. She noted this allows f•'" 4 development but her mind is not entirely made up. She stated she thinks she is in agree a ayor Bergeson since Mr. Bachman owns the property and the situation exists that he c • a e t get 330 feet of frontage on both lots so it would be possible to accommodate such a request. v <'she also understands staff's position to uphold the requirements of the City's ordinance. Community Development Director 60 foot right-of-way with 135 foot Mayor Bergeson noted the P1 recommendation is for denial, further discussion. d the 330 foot requirement is designed to provide a on either side. g d Z• ning Board recommendation is for approval, staff Councilmember Reinert suggested the application be tabled for Councilmember Dahl moved to approve the minor subdivision and variance request of Corey and Shelly Bachman, 1487 Ash Street. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. Councilmember Carlson suggested a condition be included to place the house and road as described by the applicant. She asked if an easement should also be required. Associate Planner Gretz recommended the following conditions be added to the motion to approve: 1. A park dedication fee of $1,665, to be paid prior to the certification and recording of the Minor Subdivision. 22