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Carlson Minor Subdivision & CUP CUP Request An existing 20 acre parcel contains a single family home and has an existing driveway, which is proposed to be used to access the proposed 10 acre parcel to the north. A CUP is required for a driveway if it is shared by two or more separate parcels or lots of land. There is steep topography that makes it difficult to find a good location for a new driveway for the proposed parcel to the north. Also there is a significant stand of trees along the west property line that the applicant would like to preserve. Creating a new driveway would require some of the trees to be removed. 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. The proposed use is allowed in the RR zoning district and will keep with the spirit and intent of the ordinance, which is intended to allow a shared driveway by a CUP as long as they comply with the regulations. 3. The proposed use is compatible with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the character of the surrounding area. The use is existing and is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan and the addition will not alter the character of the area. 4. The proposed use has adequate drainage, water supply, electrical, gas, and sewage treatment facilities. The proposed use has adequate drainage, water supply, and utilities. 5. The proposed use has adequate road access. The property has adequate road access to Homestead Avenue. 6. Technical Evaluation of Floodplain. The applicant is not proposing to impact any floodplain. 7. The proposed use should not increase the potential for flood damage. The proposed use would not obstruct the floodplain or increase the potential for flooding.