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• • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2002 Comment: While the zoning ordinance allows a one acre lot to be created under the homestead clause, the minimum Rural lot standards preclude the creation of such a lot that would also comply with the City's minimum lot depth standards. 4.) That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that would be denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. Comment: The property in question has the necessary lot area to conform to the minimum requirements of the homestead clause. 5.) That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Comment: The Variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance which allows for homesteaded properties to reduce their lot to minimum of one acre if the balance of the property results in a parcel of ten acres. The above report was presented at the August 14 & September 11x`2002 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board. After consideration of the issues, Board member voted to recommend approval of the Minor Subdivision, with the following conditions: 1.) A park dedication fee of $1,665 to be paid prior to the certification and recording of the Minor Subdivision. 2.) The applicant shall dedicate to the City drainage and utility easements measuring ten feet in width along the front and rear property lines, five feet in width along side property lines, and covering all ponding andetland areas. Such dedication shall be in the form of a Quit Claim Deed, per the City att ney, to be submitted prior to the certification and recording of the Minor Subdivision.. 3.) The applicant shall dedicate to Anoka County the required public right-of-way adjacent to Ash Street. Such dw ion shall be submitted prior to the certification and recording of the Minor Subdivision. Associate Planner Gretz advised that based on the findings stated above, staff recommends approval. Councilmember Carlson asked for clarification regarding the amount of required right-of-way. Associate Planner Gretz advised the right-of-way is 60 feet. Councilmember Dahl moved to adopt Resolution No. 02 —117, as presented. Councilmember Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 02 — 117 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Consider Resolution No. 02 —144, Final Plat Approval and Allocation of MUSA Reserve, Clearwater Creek Fifth Addition, Jeff Smyser — City Planner Smyser advised this is the last phase • of the Clearwater Creek development, which received preliminary plat and rezoning approval in April 9