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Discussion: When land use applications requiring lot area and/c lot ^vidth variances are submitted and reviewed a condition (hardship) looked a; is whether there is uind available to combine to make the property conforming In most applications, the property being redeveloped does not have land available in which to make it conforming. However, in this application the subject property is non-conforming in lot area and lot width and there is a vacant parcel of similar size to the west. The same person has owned both properties since the early 1980's. The two properties were never combined and within the last several months were sold to different parties. Therefore, the land is not available to combine to make it conforming. City ordinances do NOT prohibit separate sale of adjacent substandard commonly owned lots in sewered areas. Statement of Hardship: The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit B. The applicants should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. Issues for Consideration: 1. The lot has an exis ' :g residence on the property. 2. The properties on either side of tlie applicant's lot are undersized and a majority of developed lots in the neighborhood do not meet the required area or width in the zoning district. Most lots are 50' wide. 3. The applicant ’s proposal will be developed consistent with the locality. 4. The proposed development would conform to setback requirements as well as all lot coverage and hardcover ‘cquirements. 5. The lot is provided with sanitary sewer. 7. Does Planning Commission have any additional issues or concerns with this proposal? Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the lot area and lot width variances to construct a new residence on the property. *02-2827 Sven Gustafson 4515 North Shore Drive Parlances 9/5/2002 Page 2 of 2