08-20-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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Date Application Received: July 23, 2018 Date Application Considered as Complete: 60 -Day Review Period Expires: Not applicable To: Chair Thiesse and Planning Commission Members Dustin Rief, City Administrator From: Jeremy Barnhart, Community Development Director Date: August 20, 2018 Subject: #LA18-000068, Sven Gustafson o/b/o 1350 Baldur LLC, Baldur Park Road, Sketch Plan Application Summary: This is a sketch plan for a proposed plat that would combine 4 lots into one lot for the purposes of constructing a new single family home. Due to the narrowness of the peninsula, a number of variances will be necessary. Staff Recommendation: While no formal action is required, this memo will serve as a foundation for the Planning Commission's discussion with the applicants outlining potential issues for discussion to be addressed prior to submission of a formal Preliminary Plat application. Due to the inconsistencies with the City Code, Staff does not support the proposal as drafted. Background A single property owner owns the 14 platted parcels at the end of Baldur Park, including the subject parcels, and the existing home at the end of the point. The project area is comprised of 4 separate parcels at a narrow point of Baldur Park. The parcels are currently undeveloped, though a driveway cuts through the parcels serving an existing home. The site is bounded on two sides by Lake Minnetonka and is generally flat. Portions of the property appear to be below the regulatory flood elevation of 931.5. Any structure's lowest floor will need to be raised to one foot above this elevation; the lowest opening needs to be 2 feet above this elevation. The applicant proposes to combine several lots to create a new lot. Combining lots removes interior lot lines and their corresponding setbacks, allowing for a larger home. The applicant proposes retaining access to the home on the point, which they own, via an easement through the subject property. Sketch Plan Review Parameters The goal of this review is to provide the applicant with an overview of the pertinent City ordinances and how they affect the proposed plat, and to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the proposal. The "Summary of Issues for Consideration" reveals a number of issues with the proposed plat and should provide direction to the applicants regarding the proposal. Planning Commission should review each topic and identify any issues to which the applicant should pay special attention.