08-18-2008 Planning Commission Packet

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�. . #08-3374 • August 18,2008 � Page 2 of 4 Wetlands: There are two wetlands on the properry. The northern 350 to 400 feet of the t property is a natural wetland. An artificial pond along the west property line about 500 feet � - . north of the southwest corner of the property is also considered a wetland. A wetland delineation has been completed and accepted by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Ve�etation: The north half of the property is pasture and wetland. The south half is wooded . with clearings. Along Fox Street there are significant ash and oak trees in an area that is predominately buckthorn. � PLAT ANALYSIS Lot Area/Width: Re uired Pro osed Lot 1 Pro osed Lot 2 � � Lot Area " ' 2 acres 4 acres 836 acres . _ . (3.95 acres u land) (4.7 acres u land) Lot Width 200 feet 379.5 feet 959.67 feet ' Lot.De th As necess • 459.5 feet 379.5 feet *excluding wetland . � . Circulation: Access would be provided from Fox Street for the new lot. The existing access from Willow Drive would remain for the other lot. Setbacks• . The division would not create any setback deficiencies for existing house or barn on Lot 2. Hardcover• . � The property is not subject to hardcover regulations. �. Water/Septic• � • Both lots would be served by private wells. The property is not within the MUSA. The applicant has provided two acceptable septic locations for the new lot and two for the existing house. The existing system does not comply with current requirement. The . � subdivision would trigger its replacement. ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION Dedication of right of way . In the southwest corner of the property the north edge of the pavement of Fox Street is at the south edge of the property. While there is a 66' wide right of way at this location,because of the wetland to the south it is unlikely the roadway will ever be shifted south. Additional right of way should be dedicated to provide 33' from the center of the existing roadway.