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FILE # LA20-30 August 17, 2020 Page 4 of 6 (6) Preservation or reinterpretation of local landmarks. The plan identifies the Luce Line bridge as the dominate landmark in the area is the Luce Line Bridge, beyond the boundaries of the project. Lot Analysis Worksheet This project is developed to be compatible with the RR-1B zoning district. If sewered, the district requires 2 acres of gross lot area, and 0.5 acres of dry buildable land. This district requires 200 feet of lot width. Gross area Buildable Area (acres) Width (feet) Notes Lot 1 2.19 2.07 21* Lot 2 8.17 2.3 130** Cul de sac lot Lot 3 3.53 2.53 200+ Lot abutting tributary Lot 4 7.84 2.0 200+ Lot abutting tributary Lot 5 16.72 2.0 200+*** Lot abutting tributary The area calculations are assumed, based on the sketch plan configuration, final numbers have been requested. Staff has the following comments regarding the subdivision design/ configuration. *Lot width, Lot 1. Lot 1 is a corner lot. The front lot line is the one on Orono Orchard Road, which does not provide adequate width at the building setback. However, the lot width on the new road is more than adequate to provide the necessary lot width for the expected home character. There had been some discussion about creating an outlot for an entrance monument, removing the frontage, though that has not been reflected in the plans. **Lot width, Lot 2. The lot width for a non-lakeshore lot is measured at the “rear of the front yard”. In the RR-1B zoning district, that is 50 feet from the property line. The width for lot 2 is computed as 130 feet, less than the 200 feet required. The Council has been flexible with this requirement for cul de sac lots. ***Buildable area, lot 5. An existing easement runs through the buildable area of lot five, drastically reducing available building sites. Future owners will be constrained by this easement for any improvement, including patios, garages, sheds, etc. It is recommended that this easement be vacated and relocated. The City Council may grant variances from the subdivision code so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured, provided that such a variance shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this chapter. Development Sign. The applicants have indicated a desire to place a monument sign at the entrance, though not shown. There is a 100 foot setback from the tributary for buildings/ structures, effectively forcing the sign to be located on the south side of the road. An easement and maintenance document will need to be prepared for a sign on private property. The project includes the development of a new private road extending into the property from Orono Orchard Road. This road appears to meet city standards for length, ROW width, and pavement width. A homeowners association or maintenance document will be required to