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There are two residences on the properly one primary residence and a second residence that is located at 505 Orchard Park. The lot was purchased and combined in 1996. Several variances and conditional use permits have been granted to permit additions to the residence on proposed Lr>t 5. Said variances shall be released from the entire property to not appear on titles of an>’ newly created lots.__________ Lot Width 1900‘ ±200* (width variance required) ±330* ±900* ±700* ±331' Proposed Lot Layout PropcHy * Lot Area Lot 1 5.0 acres Lot 2 5.6 acres Lot 3 5.2 acres Lot 4 5.1 acres Lot 5 8.4 acres Lot 6 5.0 acres Outlet A (Private Koad) 1.2 acres R-O-W Dedication l.S acres Total Area 37.0 acres * Lot area does not indicate the total land area dedicated to wetlands Lot 6 has 5 acres of total area but less than 5 acres is dry buUdable. Under this lot arrangement a variance to lot area b required. The applicant w ill consider a possible lot line arrangement to increase the lot area to 5 acres. The applicant has made an honest effort to create conforming lots. Slaffb bringing the application forw ard for Planning Commission for review for tw o reasons. First a public hearing has been scheduled and all property osvners w ithin 350' have been nolified, and second, Staff did not specincally inform the applicant that protected wetlands are nol considered as part of lot area to constitute the 5 acre minimum lot si/e. The applicant has not, as of the date of this memo, submitted a revision to the plan. Options ss ill be discussed at the meeting on Monday. In Staffs opinion, granting a variance to the dry buildable lot area requirement b not an option, and to do so as part of a standard plat would be precedent setting. Surrounding Properties The property is located in the RR-1A (5 acre zoning district). The Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code intent for properties in the zoning district is to provide a combination of low density residential development and limited agricultural activity. The lot is surrounded by properties tliat ore developed as low density residential developments and small horse farms. 01066) Cn>t Althovw 4100 WKctlowniUMil frtlimiMry PU* Pafc2er6