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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: Approved By: 1. Purpose. To consider a sketch plan proposal for a 4 lot single family residential subdivision. 2. Background. The applicant proposes to subdivide two existing parcels into 4 lots. Two of the lots would be substandard by virtue of lot area, and two lots would be conforming. Lot Analysis Area Required Width Required Conforming? Notes West Side (2474 Carman Street) North of Inlet (LR- 1C-1) 0.93 .5 acre 136' 100' Yes Width is measured only at lake, wetlands may reduce lot area South of Inlet (LR- 1B) 0.66 1 acre 124' 140' No, Lot area and width Width is measured only at lake East Side (2480 Carman Street) North of Inlet (LR- 1C-1) 1.02 .5 acre 121' 100' Yes Width is measured only at lake South of Inlet (LR- 1B) 0.64 1 acre 155' 140' No, Lot area Width is measured only at lake The two proposed lots south of the inlet are currently developed with single family homes. The two proposed lots north of the inlet are undeveloped. Access to these lots would likely come via a shared driveway off of Shoreline Drive. One of the lots contains a wetland, reducing the lot area once verified. The attached Planning Commission staff report provides further detail on the proposal. The primary question for the Council regards their appetite for waiving the minimum standards for the lots south of the inlet. Due to the land characteristics, the lots south of the inlet could not be conforming unless they were combined. A secondary question is the two proposed lots south of the inlet share a private driveway with a 3rd lot off of Carman, the city ordinances allow two properties to share a driveway. This proposal does not increase nor improve this non-conformity. 3. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On February 18th, the Planning Commission reviewed the project, and provided feedback. The Planning Commission noted the challenges with creating conforming lots [due to the amount of land available], but did not support a waiver of the lot area requirements. 4. Public Comment. To date, no comments have been received in support or opposition to the request. 5. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the City Council provide feedback. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Staff requests feedback. No formal action is requested. Item No.: Date: March 9, 2020 Item Description: #LA20-09, Don Gamble o/b/o Richard A and Kim A Edwards, 2480 and 2474 Carman Street, Sketch Plan Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP Community Development Director Agenda Section: Planning Department report