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Moxness Minor Subdivision & Variance B. Natural Characteristics of Site The property is relatively flat and has a ditch running along the western property line. 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 variance is limited to whether or not the proposed project meets the standards in the Zoning Ordinance for a variance. The City has a higher level of discretion with a variance because the burden of proof is on the applicant to show that they meet the standards in the ordinance. 5. ANALYSIS: A. Consistency with Ordinance Standards Minor Subdivision and Variance Area Requirements and Construction Limitation Minimum lot or parcel size 8,400 sq. ft. Minimum lot width at front setback line 80 ft. Minimum lot width for corner lots 80 ft. Minimum lot depth 100 ft. Minimum front yard building setback 25 ft. Minimum side yard building setback 10 ft. Minimum rear yard building setback 25 ft. Maximum building height 35 ft. Maximum lot area to be covered by buildings 30% Maximum lot area to be covered by impervious surface 50% .4etha.rkv The applicant is showing a side yard setback of 9.6 feet on Parcel A and a side yard setback of 8.5 feet on Parcel B. The minimum side yard building setback is 10 feet per the zoning district requirements. The applicant will need to revise their plans to meet the setback requirements. Staff feels that the applicant will easily be able to make the necessary adjustments and staff has added a 10 foot setback requirement as a condition of approval. Both Parcel A and B meet the minimum rear yard and front yard building setback requirements.