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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1990 PAGE. 2 ( 5. PLANNING/LAND USE/ZONING: A. Large Lot Subdivision and Two Variances George Krueger, 11491 50th St. N. Resolution No. 90-10 Mr. George Krueger, 11491 50th St, N., proposes to subdivide 12 acres from the 60 acres he now owns for his homesite and sell the remaining 48 acres for a single family residence. Mr. Krueger would like to retain the acreage with trees because they act as a screen and buffer and feels, if he retains the trees, he would be assured they are preserved. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request for a Large Lot Subdivision and variances at its February 12th meeting and recommended, unanimously, that the request be granted.. M/S/P Armstrong/Graves - to adopt Resolution No. 90-10 granting a large lot subdivision to George Krueger, as shown on the Certificate of Survey prepared by Stack Land Surveying dated 10-25-82 which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and to grant the two requested variances for lot ratio based on the following findings of fact: 1. Both lots exceed the required 10 acres of land in the RR Zoning District; 2.. Both lots exceed the required 300' of frontage on a public road; 3. There is an unusual hardship relating to the physical characteristics of the land; 4. It is a minimum variance request, and not a special privilege given to this piece of land. 5. The Planning Commission recommended, unanimously, to grant the large lot subdivision and two variances. That said request is granted, contingent upon applicant paying a park dedication fee of $450 for the newly created lot; and contingent upon applicant providing the City of Lake Elmo with a deed for the North 33 feet of Parcel A and Parcel B for the purpose of street right-of-way and utility easements. (Motion carried 5-0). B. Rezoning from Rural Residential to Public Facility River Valley Christian Church River Valley Christian Church has made application to the City for a rezoning from Rural Residential to Public Facility for the purpose of constructing a church within the next 3 to 5 years. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 22nd and continued the application until February 12th, at which time, they recommended. denial of this request based on their Findings of Fact.