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Abiding Savior Subdivision Report Feb 12, 2007 Page 2 Previous Meetings. The Planning Commission considered this request at their meeting on January 10, 2007 and again on January 24, 2007. W hile not advertised as a public hearing, many members of the neighborhood attended to voice their opinions regarding the proposed subdivision. The neighbors understood that the subdivision request was separate from a proposed redevelopment of the property for a housing project, yet remained opposed to the subdivision from a “precedent-setting” standpoint and because it would be one step closer toward achieving the Church’s development vision. Action on the request was tabled on January 10th with direction given to the Church to clarify their intent regarding the subdivided land referred to as Parcel A on the certificate of survey. On Friday, January 12, 2007, staff received correspondence from Jerry Kunz, Abiding Savior’s Resource and Development Commission’s Vice-Chairman, which reiterates their intent to subdivide 8184 Eastwood Road and enjoin the created lot to the Church’s property, regardless of the outcome of the housing development application. In response to this and lacking any inconsistency upon which to base a recommendation of denial, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending approval of the minor subdivision. Their resolution is attached for the Council’s reference. Park Dedication Requirements. All subdivisions of land are subject to park dedication fee requirements. For subdivisions which have no impact upon the park system (such as a lot line adjustment) the City Council will ordinarily waive any dedication fee. In this case, the minor subdivision requested by the Church in and of itself would not likely cause any additional impact to the park system thus it would follow that no dedication fee would be applied to the requested subdivision. If, on the other hand, the potential exists for greater intensification of the subject area, the Council may, at their discretion, impose a dedication fee. For most minor subdivisions, the dedication fee imposed is usually five percent of the county assessed land value of the lot created. For major subdivisions and projects which significantly intensify the existing development density, up to a ten percent dedication fee may be imposed by the Council. Any subsequent housing redevelopment application would be subject to a park dedication fee. Easements. With every subdivision of land, the City requires that drainage and utility easements be dedicated around the perimeter of the lot. In this case, if the City were to approve the subdivision, easements would be required for Parcel B as follows: The north and south 5.0 feet and the east and west 10.0 feet of Parcel B While easements may not be recorded via certificate of survey, staff would request that the easements as described above be added to the certificate of survey with a notation that the easements as shown will be dedicated separately by the property owner.