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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: LLO Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By DJR 1. Purpose. To consider a sketch plan proposal for a 3 lot single family residential subdivision. 2. Background. The 26.12 acre parcel is located in the LR-1A zoning district (2 acre minimum), and currently contains one house on the south side of the property. A segment of Long Lake Creek runs through the parcel, connecting an existing pond on the NW side to the Long Lake to the south. The proposal would divide the parcel into 3 lots and include a new private road and cul-de-sac. There is currently a shared driveway which serves the existing home and 2 other parcels. Roads: The plan proposes a new private road to serve the proposed new lots, terminating in a cul de sac. A shared driveway off of the cul de sac is proposed to serve three lots: Lot 2, and the existing 1305 and 1405 6th Avenue N. The City Code only allows 2 homes to share 1 driveway. This subdivision does not create or improve this non-conforming situation. The council should discuss their support to allow the existing 3 properties to continue to share a driveway off a new cul-de-sac. The alternative would be to extend the road to the south, across Long Lake creek. Utilities: The property is in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA); however, sanitary sewer service is not ‘available’. The applicant proposes establishing septic systems for each lot, shown on the sketch plan. Water will be furnished by individual wells. The Planning Commission discussed sanitary sewer service and encouraged the applicant explore alternatives to onsite septic systems. Natural Environment. City Code requires conservation design for projects either greater than 5 acres, or at densities greater than one unit per 2 acres. Since this parcel is greater than 5 acres, a Conservation design plan will be required, unless waived by the City Council. The council should discuss support a waiver of the conservation design requirement in lieu of identifying substantial trees (greater than 6’ DBH). 3. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed sketch plan at the February 18, 2020 Meeting. The Commission advised the applicant to explore connecting to a low pressure sewer system per the City Engineer’s comments. The Commission supported the project with the current design of the cul-de-sac driveway configuration and conservation design waiver. 4. Public Comment No public comment was received. During the meeting, the applicant indicated that the project may not go through, and that a portion of the property may be sold to a neighbor. If a new lot is created, a subdivision will be required. It is not uncommon for a subdivision proposal to change between the sketch and the preliminary plat stage. 5. Staff Recommendation. Staff is requesting feedback from the council regarding the project, including the proposed driveway/ cul-de-sac configuration and a waiver to the conservation design requirement. Item No.: 16 Date: June 22, 2020 Item Description: LA20-000003, John Newell, 1485 Sixth Ave N, Sketch Plan Presenter: Laura Oakden Planner Agenda Section: Planning Department Report