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Moxness Minor Subdivision & Variance <br />meet the CR -3 zoning district requirements, however, they are also within the Shoreland <br />District. The proposed parcels are of similar size to the surrounding properties and are <br />intended to blend in with the original platted neighborhood. <br />C. Character of the Neighborhood. The variance, if granted, will not alter the <br />essential character of the neighborhood. <br />The property is zoned CR -3 and is characterized as Low Density Residential. The <br />surrounding properties are occupied by single family homes and are of similar size to the <br />proposed parcels. The subdivision would create two lots that will be visually consistent <br />with the surrounding area and will not alter the character of the area. <br />3. Spirit and Intent. The granting of the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and <br />intent of this chapter and with the policies of the city's comprehensive plan. <br />The spirit and intent of the Shoreland District is to reasonably manage development <br />within the District and to minimize wetland and water body impact. There is enough <br />room on both properties for the elements typically found on residential parcels to remain <br />outside of wetland boundaries. The subdivision meets the spirit and intent of the <br />ordinance. <br />4. Prohibited Use. The variance, if granted, shall not have the effect of allowing any use <br />prohibited in the district. <br />The variance, if granted, will not allow any prohibited use in the district. A minor <br />subdivision that creates a residential lot is allowed in the CR -3 zoning district. <br />5. Hazard Consideration. The variance, if granted, shall not permit a lower degree of <br />flood protection than required by this chapter. The variance shall be determined the <br />minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief, and the variance <br />shall not be issued within any designated regulatory floodway if any increase in flood <br />levels during the base flood discharge would result. <br />The property is located within a FEMA designated floodplain. The building area on both <br />parcels will be out of the floodplain. The applicant is not proposing to impact the <br />floodplain or wetlands. <br />6. Septic and well compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of the <br />subject property is in compliance with city and state codes. <br />The proposed parcels will be connected to City sewer and water. <br />Utilities <br />The property is the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) and was previously connected to <br />City sewer and water. Both parcels will be connected to City sewer and water and connections <br />are available. The applicant will have to determine the location of the connections. Any <br />