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Backer Minor Subdivision & CUP 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 undeveloped parcels will have new well and septic systems. The applicant has submitted soil tests indicating that there is sufficient space on the parcels that are suitable for a septic system as well as an alternative septic location. The locations have been reviewed and approved by Washington County. Grading A grading plan will have to be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of a building permit for the proposed vacant parcels. The applicant shall demonstrate that the building site will comply with the City's regulations regarding building elevation related to groundwater and floodplain. The applicant is showing the lowest floor elevation, on the survey, and it will be verified at the issuance of a building permit. Streets and Access The proposed parcels have access to 140'h Street North. There is an existing driveway to the proposed 20 acre parcel. The proposed new driveways to access the 14.18 acre parcel and 18.20 acre parcel will be reviewed and approved with each building permit. The applicant is showing the required 33 -foot wide roadway easement along the south boundary of the property. This easement will be required to be dedicated prior to the recording of the subdivision. CUP Request An existing 20 acre parcel to the north of the sites contains a single family home and has an existing driveway, which will meander through three parcels before connecting to the property. A CUP is required for a driveway if it is shared by two or more separate parcels or lots of land. Staff used these standards to review the application and found that the request meets all applicable standards as follows: 1. The proposed use is permissible by law. The proposed use is allowed by conditional use permit. 2. The proposed use is keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance.