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Hanson Minor Subdivision and Variance – 14565 Irish Avenue North <br />Page 4 <br /> <br /> <br /> 4 <br /> (4) Prohibited Use. The variance, if granted, shall not have the effect of allowing any use <br />prohibited in the district. <br />Lots of at least 10 acres in size are permitted in the agricultural zoning district. <br />(5) Hazard Consideration. The variance, if granted, shall not permit a lower degree of flood <br />protection than required by this chapter. The variance shall be determined the minimum <br />necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief, and the variance shall not be issued <br />within any designated regulatory floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood <br />discharge would result. <br />The property is not located within a FEMA designated floodplain. <br />(6) Septic and Well Compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of the subject <br />property is in compliance with city and state codes. <br /> <br />The proposed parcel to the north is served by existing well and septic. The proposed parcel to the <br />south will need to have an approved septic permit prior to the issuance of a building permit. The <br />applicant has submitted a soil test indicating that there is sufficient space on the new parcels that <br />is suitable for a septic system on both proposed parcels. The locations have been approved by <br />Washington County. <br /> <br />Conclusion <br /> <br />It in staff’s opinion that the applicant meets all the criteria necessary to approve the variance <br />request. <br /> <br />Utilities <br /> <br />The property is currently outside of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), which means <br />the property is not eligible to receive City sewer and water. Services are not currently available <br />to the site or planned for the site in the future. <br /> <br />Any parcel proposed to be future home sites and would need a new well and septic system. The <br />applicant has submitted a soil test indicating that there is sufficient space on the new parcels that <br />is suitable for a septic system on both proposed parcels. The locations have been approved by <br />Washington County. <br /> <br />Grading and Wetlands <br /> <br />A grading plan will have to be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of a building permit for <br />the proposed lot. The applicant shall demonstrate the building sites will comply with the City’s <br />regulations regarding building elevation related to groundwater. A permit will need to be <br />obtained from the City for the location of the new driveway. <br /> <br />Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed <br />home and buildings will not impact any wetlands. <br />