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After having discussions with the property owners about the future access corridors an alternative plan was developed that would create two building sites on the west property and create conservation land to the east that would not be developed. That conservation land is shown on the preliminary plat drawings as Outlot B. The parcel directly to the east (approximately 20 acres) is held in common ownership with the property being subdivided. The east property contains two dwelling units, but is only used as one residential site. There is no intent to use the property for two separate residences. One of the units is located above a detached garage, the second is the primary house (215 and 235 North Arm Lane). Enough land would be left out of the conservation easement for one or two future residential lots to the east. The total residential sites would then be 4 or 5 over the entire 34.5 acres. The residential site(s)*on the east property would be determined at such time that that property is subdivided. Access would likely be to North Arm Lane. Under that scenario additional road access would ncu be required between North Arm Lane and the westerly parcel. The option of not requiring a road is beneficial to the property since the existing topography and wetlands are major obstacles to road construction. The total land area that would be dedicated as conservation land, including Outlot B and the portions of the properties to the east, would be maintained by the Hennepin Conservation District. Hennepin Conservation District staff are proceeding with acquiring the easements from the property owners. All easements would be recorded with the plat. Subdivision Standards The general site plan meets all requirements for a front lot/back lot subdivision. Back lots are defined as “a lot typically separated from a public or private road by another lot and which gains access to the public or private road via a narrow corridor. Such a separated lot is considered to be a back lot when the corridor is platted as an outlot.." The special requirements for a front lot/back lot division are the back lot (Lot 2), because the property does not have direct access to a road, must meet a minimum of 150% of the minimum lot standards in the zoning district, in this case Lot 2 must have a minimum lot size of 3 acres, and a principal building shall meet a minimum setbacks 150% of the district standard. The lot is in the RR-IB district, which requires a minimum lot size of 2 acres. Setbacks in the district are 50 ’ front and rear yard, and 30 ’ for the side yard. Back lots arc required to have a driveway access a minimum of 30 ’ in width. The shared driveway access meets the minimum requirements. Outlot A is much wider than 30 ’ at the road. This was done to allow the driveway approach to be located at the highest point to provide the best site lines for the driveway. Outlot B will be part of a much larger conservation easement area that will be dedicated to the Hennepin Conservation District. A large portion of the adjacent prop^^'ily will also be part of a land dedication to the Conservation District. The Conservation District would maintain and manage the conservation area. «02-2768 Brad and Carol Pass 250 North Shore Drive West Page 2 of5 3 Ml ■■■>