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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: LLO Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By 1. Purpose. To consider a sketch plan proposal for a 3 lot single family residential subdivision. 2. Background. The property is located in the LR-1A, zoning district (2 acre minimum), and currently contains one house located on the south side. According to the survey, the property is 26.12 acres. The property includes a segment of Long Lake Creek running through the property connecting the pond on the west side to Long Lake. The proposed property would be divided into 3 lots. The new proposed private road and cul-de-sac will be placed over the existing driveway. There is currently a shared driveway which serves the home within the project property and 2 other homes. Roads: The plan proposes a new private road to serve the proposed new lots, and a shared driveway off of the cul de sac serving three lots: Lot 2, and 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 if allowing flexibility to allow the existing 3 property to continue to share a driveway off a new cul-de-sac would be supported. 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. Natural Environment. City Code requires conservation design for projects either greater than 5 acres, or at densities greater than one unit per 2 acres. A Conservation design plan will be required, unless waived by the City Council. The council may discuss support a waiver of the conservation design requirement in lieu of identifying substantial trees (Oaks, Maple, Basswood, etc. 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 gave a favorable recommendation to 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 requests feedback from the Council regarding the project, including the proposed driveway/ cul-de-sac configuration and a waiver to the conservation design requirement. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED City Council should provide feedback regarding the project as proposed. Item No.: 17 Date: March 9, 2020 Item Description: LA20-000003 – John Newell, 1485 Sixth Ave N, Sketch Plan Presenter: Laura Oakden Planner Agenda Section: Planning Department Report)