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Fire Code Issues The City does not allow structures to be located this close to a property line without meeting strict fire code standards. It is recommended by Staff the cabin on Lot 5 be removed prior to the City filing the Subdivision with Hennepin County. Both the cabin and shed are located well within the required 30' side yard setback. City Building Official, Lyle Oman has included a memo to explain the requirements for structures on property lines. Because the requirements are from the State Building Code, Cities do not have the right to grant variances from these standards. Therefore, in order for this subdivision to be approved the lot line must be moved to allow proper building setbacks or the cabin on Lot 5 shall be removed from the property prior to filing the subdivision. The Planning Commission recommendation was to approve the subdivision of a lot line rearrangement, allow the cabin to remain for 30 months after Council approval and to disconnect services to the building. Setbacks as determined in the RS Zoning District for internal and rear property lines: Lot width 200 feet or greater --50 feet 100 feet, but less than 200 --30 feet less than 100 feet --10 feet Items for discussion 1. Section 10.31, Subdivision 6 (C) (1) states lot line rearrangements between abutting properties that do not create an additional building site will normally be approved. 2. The rearrangement will place two cabins on one lot. The Code does not allow more than one cabin on a lot without granting variances and a conditional use permit. 3. The 670 Big Island property shares a septic system with the adjacent cabin that would be removed. All easements and agreements would be vacated at that time. 4. The well and septic for the 650 Big Island property are located on another property that would be combined with 650. The entire septic and well would now be on one lot. 5. The cabin on Lot 5 would be located approximately 1.5 feet from the lot line. Staff is recommending removal of the cabin. The applicant has stated his intent is to remove the cabin. 6. Any drainage and utility easements that are located along the interior lot lines should be vacated. The City would require drainage and utility easements 5' along interior lot lines and 1 O' along the rear lot lines. #2461 Christopher J. Pierson 650-660-670-680 Big Island Lot Line Rearrangement 3/17/99 Page 6