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Zoning File #1448 <br />August 15, 1989 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />Because Willow Drive may ultimately become County Road 116, <br />a copy of the proposed plat has been sent to Hennepin County <br />nor review. Although no word has been received as of this <br />writing, it is anticipated that *hc. County will ask for at <br />least 7' of additional right-of-wa, along Willow Drive, to <br />give it 40' right-of-way width either side of the center <br />line. This will not significantly impact proposed Lot 1, <br />but note that the existing drainfield in Lot 2 is just 10' <br />from the current right-of-way and would be very near a <br />widened right-of-way. Depending on the future need for turn <br />lanes, etc. for southbound Willow Drive, widening of Willow <br />Drive may someday have an impact on that ...ainfield system. <br />As noted previously, at least two additional drainfield <br />sites are available. <br />6. Existing accessory buildings on Lot 2 total 2,90J square <br />feet. The new accessory structure ordinance, which was <br />adopted after the current subdivision application was made, <br />would allow only 2,400 square feet of accessory buildings <br />for a lot from 2.00 to 3.00 acres in area. Planning <br />Commission might wish to consider the following options: <br />A) Determine that this application is not subject to <br />that ordinance, since application was made before that <br />ordinance was passed. <br />B) Recommend that a variance be granted to keep the <br />existing accessory structures as -is. <br />C) Recommend that applicant be required to remove one <br />or more buildings to meet the ''•400 square foot maximum <br />combined footprint for accessory structures. <br />Discussion <br />Staff's initial reaction to this proposal was that there <br />would be major problems accomplishing this subdivision. However, <br />after walking the property, it does appear that there is a <br />feasible building site in addition to the required primary and <br />alternate drainfield si.es with adequate setbacks. Each lot <br />contains at least two acres of dry buildable contiguous land. <br />The proposed dividing line leaves adequate setbacks to all <br />existing buildings. <br />Staff Reco endation - <br />Staff would recommend approval of the proposed subdivision. <br />The following issues should be addressed by the Planning <br />Commission: <br />