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Kelly Minor Subdivision & Variance The spirit and intent of the ordinance (lot size) is generally to create enough space for a dwelling, accessory buildings, sewage treatment systems, wells, driveways and other elements typically needed or found on large rural residential parcels. The applicant is requesting one of the lots to be 5 acres, where 10 acres is required by ordinance. The 15 acre lot will exceed minimum lot size requirement. There is enough room on both properties for the elements typically found on large rural residential parcels. The subdivision meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance. 4. Prohibited Use. The variance, if granted, shall not have the effect of allowing any use prohibited in the district The variance, if granted, will not allow any prohibited use in the district. A minor subdivision that creates a residential lot is allowed in the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district. 5. Hazard Consideration. The variance, if granted, shall not permit a lower degree of flood protection than required by this chapter. The variance shall be determined the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief, and the variance shall not be issued within any designated regulatory floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result The property is located within a FEMA designated floodplain. The building area on the 15 acre lot will be out the floodplain. The applicant is not proposing to impact the floodplain or wetlands. 6. Septic and well compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of the subject property is in compliance with city and state codes The property is not served with municipal sewer and water. Washington County has approved their proposal for primary and secondary septic systems on the proposed 15 acre parcel. Utilities The property is currently outside of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), which means services are not currently available to the site or planned for the site in the near future. The Agricultural (AG) zoning district is an area identified as requiring installation of private well and septic systems until urban services are available. The proposed 15 acre parcel will have a new well and septic system. The applicant has submitted a soil test indicating that there is sufficient space on the parcel that is suitable for a septic system as well as an alternative septic location. The locations have been approved by Washington County.