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<br /> <br />February 8, 2022 <br /> <br />Mr. Jim Hillier VIA EMAIL <br />1224 Briar Street jim.hillier@resideo.com <br />Orono, MN 55391 <br /> <br />Re: Sketch Plan application <br /> File # LA22-000002 <br /> <br />The City has received your sketch plan application. After review of the proposal, I have the following comments <br />to offer. I also include information related to the sketch plan process. <br /> <br />Comments on Plan <br />1. The proposal shows two lots where one currently exists. This is considered a subdivision. The title of the <br />document says “Proposed Lot line Rearrangement…” This is inaccurate and should read “Proposed Sketch plan <br />for…” or similar. <br /> <br />2. The property is zoned RR-1B, which requires 2.0 acres and 200 feet of width for each lot. Neither of the <br />proposed lots meet these requirements: <br /> <br /> <br />All setbacks are based on the proposed house pads illustrated on the plan and the standard setbacks for the RR- <br />1B zoning district. Items in red denote non-conforming standards. The attached letters to your attorney last <br />summer provide additional analysis and options. <br /> <br />To approve a subdivision, you must prove, and the Council must find, practical difficulties for variances. Based on <br />the information provided, Staff will not support a variance as there are no practical difficulties. <br /> <br />3. The following fees will be due at the time of final plat. These fees will be confirmed at the time of final plat: <br />Park dedication (0.1 acre for each new lot, or equivalent land value), Stormwater Trunk ($8,060.00), and <br />sanitary sewer connection ($5,380.00 for each lot connecting). <br /> <br />Sketch plan/ subdivision process. <br /> <br />The sketch plan is the initial step in the subdivision process, and is intended for the applicant to receive initial, <br />non-binding feedback on a proposal. Staff often recommends a sketch plan when additional approvals (zone <br />RR-1B Requirements West Lot East Lot <br />Width 200 feet 100 feet 100 feet <br />Area 2 acres, 87,120 sq ft 0.16 acres, <br />14,008 sqft <br />0.16 acres, <br />13,991 sqft <br />Setbacks <br />Front yard 50 feet 50 feet 50 feet <br />Side street 30 feet 20 feet 20 feet <br />Side yard 30 feet 15 feet 15 feet <br />Rear 50 feet 40 feet 40 feet