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zoning standards the area is zoned LR-IB (Single Family Lakeshore) -1 acre lots. All of the other lots in this subdivision have remained approximately half acre in size. This lot continues to be in character with the surrounding properties. The city does NOT have an ordinance requiring that 2 lots have to be combined if they are owned by the same person. The ordinances do not prohibit the sale of vacant substandard commonly owned lots except in unsewered areas. However, in order to build on the property it must meet all other zoning standards, (i.e. yard setbacks, hardcover and lot coverage by structures). Note that except for a sliver of existing driveway and a portion of a small shed, the property has not been encroached upon nor used to support development on the adjacent previously commonly-ouued lot. Sewer. The property w*as separately assessed for sewer footage and provided with a sewer stub in 1970. Because it was vacant at that time, it was not assessed the sewer unit charge. The unit charge to be collected as a connection charge at the time a building permit is issued is $6,703 for 2002. PLANNING COMMISSION: Planning Commission recommended by a 7 to 0 vote to: To approve application as presented with the following conditions: • Sewer unit charge be paid prior to issuance of building permit. • No other variances be granted to the subject property. • Access location be approved by Hennepin County prior to City Council review. - Dave Zetterstrom from Hennepin County did review the plans, visited the site and has issued a permit approving access location. • Drainage plans be submitted and reviewed by City stafl prior to City Council review. - Drainage plans were submitted and reviewed by Tom Kellogg. His comments are attached as Exhibit A. The comments were forwarded to the applicant and he indicates he will comply with all requirements. • Average Lakeshore Setback - Planning Commission discussed in regards to this application and #02-2827. Both applicants agreed in order to establish average lakeshore setback for these two lots, the existing residence on Lot 8 (Application #02-2827) will be demolished first, then a building permit will be issued for this proposed residence on Lot 9 (application #02-2828). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the enclosed resolution. (Staff has assigned an address to the subject property - 4525 North Shore Drive.) COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: To adopt or amend the enclosed resolution.