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Zoning File #1762 September 18, 1992 Page 3 4.Because both lots are proposed as lakeshore lots, there is no lot width requirement at the road and therefore the flag lot nature of the proposal would not technically require a lot width variance* In similar circumstances with a non-lakeshore lot, the City has consistently required that the narrow driveway corridor from a flag lot be platted as an outlot to avoid a lot width variance. 5.It should be noted that the City currently has a drainage easement (Conservation and Flowage Easement) extending landward to the survey line shown on the proposed subdivision. The surveyor is apparently proposing a new drainage easement merely over the wetland, which suggests a revision to the existing C & F Easement description. Staff would note that quite often for the surveyor's convenience, drainage easements are plotted by metes and bounds description which does not necessarily follow the edge of the wetland, and setbacks are measured from the wetland not from the easement. Similarly, the dry land between the edge of the wetland and the easement boundary is considered as dry buildable land. 6.Under the current configuration, the new residence technically requires an average lakeshore setback variance. Beriuse average setback as a matter of policy is defined by a line between the adjacent residence structures on either side of the subject property, the average setback for Lot 2 would be a line drawn between the house on Lot 1 and the residence to the south which is even further east than the existing house on Lot 1. Further, if Lot 1 was not a lakeshore lot and the northwesterly boundary of Lot 2 was at the northwest boundary of the property, the next adjacent lakeshore residence would be 445 Spring Hill Road and the average setback for Lot 2 would be barely lakeward of the proposed house. 7.Because there is no full cul —de—sac within 1,000' of the house, the driveway serving Lot 2 should be looped or adequate turnaround provided for emergency vehicles. Additional Pactors/Reqaireaents of Af^roval 1. r The Park Commission has requested a park dedication fee in lieu of land for this subdivision. 2.If the driveway becomes a shared outlot, its ownership must be shared. If not, appropriate easements must be granted. Staff RecoBSiendation Please advise applicant whether the noted lot width, average setback and 250-500' hardcover variances are acceptable. The application should be tabled until septic data is submitted and reviewed. 1 .A.