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Mills Report February 16, 2005 Page 2 Zoning: Lot 12 (the duplex lot) is zoned R-2, Single & Two Family Residential; and Lot 20 (the four-plex lot) is zoned R-3, Medium Density Residential. While no zoning changes are necessitated by this subdivision, the zoning designation of the land divided from Lot 12 and added to Lot 20 should be rezoned from R-2 to R-3 at some point to be consistent with the land use. Since there is no urgency to do this, staff would recommend including this piece of land with a future comprehensive rezoning ordinance. Comprehensive Plan: The same issue arises with the City’s Comprehensive Plan existing and future land use maps. The parcels have different designations, yet the subdivision will not change the associated land uses, so again there is no urgency to make the correction. Staff recommends delaying any change until the next regularly scheduled round of map updates. Access and Traffic: There are no changes proposed with regard to the extent of vehicle trips made on a daily basis as a result of this subdivision. The Mills would, however, like to construct garages for Lot 20, which would require relocating the Edgewood Drive access to the north side of Lot 20. The existing bituminous driveway along the south side of the property would be removed at the same time. In so doing, Mr. Mills would be eliminating a non-conforming driveway (non-conforming due to the limited setback from the intersection of Bronson and Edgewood Drives.) A building permit would be needed for the garage and a zoning permit for the driveway and parking area. Park Dedication Requirements: Every subdivision of land is ordinarily subject to park dedication requirements. The City Council adopted Ordinance 745 last year however which provided for some flexibility in determining what—if any—dedication would be required. Because no new lots are created by this subdivision and no additional development would occur, no dedication will be required. Public Notice. Public notice is not required for this request. Given that no new development will occur, a public hearing or public notice was not warranted. Recommendation: This proposed subdivision is merely a redrawing of one common lot line between two parcels to afford the property owner greater flexibility to make improvements to Lot 20. The associated uses will not be changing as a result of the subdivision. There will not be any impacts to traffic or congestion and the subdivision would not be inconsistent with either the Comprehensive Plan or the Zoning Code and Subdivision Code. The subdivision was approved once before in January of 2002, however due to mortgage issues the deeds were never recorded, thus necessitating reapproval. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 786-05, subject to stipulations. _____________________________________ James Ericson Community Development Director