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Mounds View City Council February 12, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 3 • Community Development Director Ericson explained that this is a request for minor subdivision to subdivide so that the house and 16,025 is subdivided from the rest of the land. He then said that the Church will sell the house and absorb the remaining property into the church property. Director Ericson indicated that the Church would like to pursue development of the excess land on the eastern side of the property but that is not before Council at this meeting. Director Ericson explained that the application is consistent with a minor subdivision in that it creates a conforming lot on Eastwood Road. He then said that this lot would not have the appropriate frontage, but the Church will join this parcel with the church property. Director Ericson indicated that the Planning Commission had some concerns regarding the future development of the site. The Church has stated its intent to absorb the subdivided lot into the existing church property regardless of the development on the other site. Director Ericson indicated that at the meetings the Church had representatives present and that was helpful, and there have been some resident meetings, and there are people in attendance concerned about this request. Director Ericson indicated that easements would be required for Parcel B but not for Parcel A. He then explained that this request is unique because it would create a flag shaped lot and that is • not something that the City usually approves. He further explained that the Church has said that the lot was not split down the middle because of a desire to preserve a line of mature trees. Randy Heltzer of 8180 Eastwood Road said he has some major concerns and one is the easement that runs along the north side of the property, so he is concernea that the power lines could be removed and he would lose power. Randy Heltzer indicated that the house is listed about $5,000 under tax assessed value and that concerns him with the depressed home market. Randy Heltzer indicated that there is a well that they have not mentioned that has not been abandoned, that is in the 10 foot area. Director Ericson explained that the City usually does not get involved in the location of wells as the Department of Health has discretion over that matter. Mayor Marty asked why easements are not recommended for Parcel A. Director Ericson indicated that, if the Council wishes to approve this, the Resolution could be amended to include a clause to require the Church to relocate any power lines so as not to disrupt any utility to adjacent homeowners. • Jerry Kunz said that the well mentioned has been capped and they did tear down the shed on the new property line.