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Hopkins Acres Pre and Final Plat - 2013 B. Natural Characteristics of Site The property has some rolling hills and three wetlands on the property. The property is currently being used to farm hay. The applicant has delineated the wetlands and the locations have been approved by the Technical Evaluation Panel. The applicant is not disturbing any of the wetland with the minor subdivision. There are drainage and utility easements recorded over the wetlands. 4. ANALYSIS: A. Level of City Discretion in Decision -Making The City's discretion in approving or denying a preliminary plat is limited to whether or not the proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the Comprehensive Land Use Regulations. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the preliminary plat. B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards Lot Size The Agricultural zoning district requires a minimum lot size of 10 acres with a 300 -foot minimum width and a minimum depth of 480 feet. This request meets the minimum lot standards for the Agricultural zoning district. The proposed building sites, which can change, meet the setback requirements in the Agricultural zoning district. The remaining parcel on the northern part of the property is split by a wetland. The applicant is showing an access easement through Lot 1 to access the western portion of the property. This is necessary to access that portion of the property. The easement document has been recorded at Washington County. Staff is comfortable with the proposed access easement. Utilities The parcels are future home sites that would have a new well and septic systems. The applicant has submitted a soil test indicating that there is sufficient space on the new parcels that is suitable for a septic system as well as an alternative septic location. The locations have been approved by Washington County Department of Health and Environment. Gradin A grading plan will have to be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of a building permit for the proposed lot. A permit will need to be obtained from the City for the location of the new driveways. Washington County has approved the proposed driveway locations. Streets The property has access from Jeffrey Avenue North, which is an existing gravel road.