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Title: Introduction Cily of Mounds iliew Planning Commission Report Meeting Date: December 19, 2001 Item # 5 CONSIDERATI�N OF A MINOR SUBDIVISIQN OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT7618 EDGEWOOD DRIVE �ND 7630 WOODLAWN DRIVE; MOUNDS V�W PLANNING CASE MI�1-005. The applicant, Marshall Mills, is requesting approval of a minor subdivision to split offthe rear 2,204 square feet of 7630 Woodlawn Drive and combine the split 2,204 square feet with his property at 7618 Edgewood Drive. (Mr. Mills is the property owner for both of the subject properties.) The resulting area of the Woodlawn lot, zoned R-2 and improved with a duplex, would be 12,500 square feet, the minimum required for a duplex lot. The purpose of the Iand transfer is to create more space on the Edgewood Drive lot, zoned R-3, and improved with a four-plex, upon which to build garages and supplemental parking space. Currently the four plex does not provide any garage space, which is required under the provisions of Chapter 1121 of the Mounds View Zoning Code. Background The City Code defines a subdivision as, "The division of a parcel(s) of land into two (2) or more lots or } parcels. The term includes re-subdivision and, when appropriate to the conte�, shaIl relate to the process of subdividing or to the land subdivided. Any change in properEy lines which necessitates City approval before new deeds can be filed at the Register of Deeds office constitutes a subdivision." While not a true minor subdivision because no additionallots are being crea,ted, by virtue of the last line of the dei�nitior� it is still considered a subdivision due to requested change in property lines. Discussion After the subdivisioq both lots would comply with the area and setback requirements of their respective zoning districts. The land subdivided from the duplex lot (heretofore referred to as Lot 12) is of little use to that lot due to its configuration. Combining this area with the Edgewood Drive lot (heretofore referred to as Lot 20) would allow greater flexibility for the property owner who would like to construct garages in the future. Current Easements: Cunently there is an easement dedicated over the westernmost 10 feet of Lot 20, which protects an existing stormsewer. The subdivision would not a.lter this easement, as the stormsewer would not be impacted. Tlus easement should hawever be shown on the Certificate of Survey to eliminate any future confusion regarding its existence. The applicant intends at some point in the future to construct garages to service the four plex. The garages shall not be located witlun any current or proposed easement area. In addition, the applicant sha.11 be required to execute a limited use agreement which would allow him to utilize the land within the easement area in the event he chooses to install a parking area as shown on the draft Lot 20 future site plan, on the condition that the City not be liable for any damage done to the parking area or for any restoration in the event the parking lot is disturbed to service or repair the stormsewer.