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Carlson Minor Subdivision & CUP 3. CONTEXT: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning The properties are currently zoned Rural Residential (RR) The approximately 20 acre parcel contains a single family home and accessory buildings. The properties contain some wetlands. The surrounding properties are also zoned Rural Residential (RR) and are large lots occupied by single family homes. B. Natural Characteristics of Site The property has variation topography and some wetlands on site. 4. LEVEL OF DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING: The City has limited discretion in approving or denying minor subdivision applications. The City's discretion is limited to whether or not the proposed minor subdivision meets the standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the subdivision. The City's discretion in approving or denying a conditional use permit is limited to whether or not the proposed application meets the standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the conditional use permit. 5. ANALYSIS: A. Consistency with Ordinance Standards Minor Subdivision and CUP Lot Size The Rural Residential (RR) zoning district requires a minimum lot size of 10 acres with a 300 foot minimum width and a minimum depth of 480 feet. The applicant is requesting to subdivide an approximately 20 acre parcel to create two 10 -acre parcels. The proposed lots will meet the lot requirements with both having over 300 feet of road frontage and over 480 feet in depth. tltilitie.v 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 Rural Residential (RR) zoning district is an area identified as requiring installation of private well and septic systems until urban services are available.