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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000044_pg118Mayor Pickar pointed out that the lots are within the square footage limits and the City cannot dictate how a property owner should use his property. Attorney Meyer stated that the Council must find an undue hardship to the property owner in order to grant a variance. Councilmember Rowley stated that she did not feel the issue presented an undue hard- ship to Mr Harstad, and that she would like to have letters from NSP and Northwestern Bell stating that they did intend to put in underground utilities. Mr Harstad stated that he was applying for the variance on the two lots so that he could develop 14 lots, rather than 13 larger lots, due to the economics of the situation. He stated that the cost of the cul -de -sac could not be justified with only 13 lots. Councilmember Ziebarth questioned Lot #10, regarding the size and if it would need a variance also. Administrator Achen explained that a staff error had been made earlier in measuring the depth of Lot 10, and that it did fit the requirements. Engineer Hubbard pointed out that the plat he was looking at did not seem to be accurate in its scale versus indicated lot measurements. However, in checking further, the lots appear to be bigger than what is indicated, rather than smaller. Mr Harstad pointed out that the plat was a preliminary one and therefore was not 100% accurate and the surveyor normally draws the lots smaller on the preliminary than they actually are. Councilmember Hodges stated that he had looked at a development Mr Harstad had built previously, on a cul -de -sac, and he felt the homes were very attractive and an asset to the neighborhood. Mr Harstad stated that the cul -de -sac was planned to come out on Groveland rather than Fairchild because more trees could be saved that way. Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing. MSP (Hodges - Ziebarth) to approve request of Mr Harstad, 8400 Groveland, for a major subdivision as presented on the April 14, 1977 plat allowing for variances on Lots 3 and 12, Lot 3 requiring a 5' variance and Lot 12 a 5' frontage variance; and that Mr Harstad get in writing the agreement with NSP and Northwestern Bell that all utilities will be underground. A rollcall vote was taken: Councilmember Rowley - nay Councilmember Ziebarth - aye Councilmember Hodges - aye Mayor Pickar - aye 3 ayes 1 nay Councilmember Rowley stated her nay was based on the fact that she felt there was no undue hardship to the property and therefore no reason to grant any variances. SUBDIVISION /PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ALTERNATIVES - KNOLLWOOD PARK ADDITION Administrator Achen reported that this item was placed on the agenda due to a previous request from a citizen that he be allowed to subdivide his property in the area in question. The Council denied his subdivision request at that time and recommended polling the residents of the area to get their feelings on subdividing their property and putting in further roadways, and to determine whether there is sufficient interest for Council to pursue the matter further.