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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: 1. Purpose. This applicant is requesting informal feedback regarding a lot line rearrangement. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The 60-day deadline is not applicable for a sketch plan application. 3. Background/ Summary. The applicant would like to rearrange the lot lines of the properties in order to create two, more uniformly shaped lots. As the lots exist today, they are substandard with regard to area for the LR-1C zoning district. Currently the L-shape of the unaddressed property is not very functional. Normally the purpose of a sketch plan application is to receive feedback on a potential subdivision resulting in a preliminary and final plat applications. In this case, a boundary line adjustment (or lot line rearrangement) can be accomplished administratively as long as there are no new nonconformities created. The boundary line change will result in 2305 Bayview Place (the Green Lot/Easterly Parcel) gaining land and the unaddressed property (the Red Lot/Westerly Parcel) losing land, therefore a new, different nonconforming lot will be created Due to the new nonconformity the boundary line adjustment does not qualify for administrative approval without prior approval of a variance addressing the change/new nonconforming lot. 4. Analysis. Staff finds the existing configuration to be awkward with the L-shaped lot wrapping around the 2305 Bayview property. There are nonconformities in the existing conditions for both properties. While the proposed configuration includes the need for variances on each lot: lot width for the proposed Westerly Lot (Red), and lot width and front yard setback for the proposed Easterly Lot (Green), the orientation may make sense with regard to establishment of increased buildable width for the Western Lot (60-feet increasing to 74-feet) and a more standard lot shape for both lots. 5. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On April 17th the Planning Commission reviewed the application. No public hearing is required for a sketch plan. The Commissioners reviewed the request and provided general support for creating more usable lots. They discussed the potential challenges with topography/grading on the lots, particularly with the new configuration of the Western Lot. The Planning Commission directed the applicant to apply for lot area and width variances in conjunction with an Item No.: 20 Date: May 8, 2023 Item Description: LA22-000058 – Matthew Tierney/Shorewood Properties, 2305 Bayview Place & PID 17-117-23-44-0032 (address unassigned) - Sketch Plan Presenter: Melanie Curtis Planner Agenda Section: Community Development Report