02-17-2009 Planning Commission Packet

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To: Chair Kempf and Planning Commission Members . From: Evelyn Turner, City Planner Date: February 17, 2009 Subject: 09-3397 City of Orono 75 & 85 Ferndale Green � Rezoning—Public Hearing . Application Summary: Rezoning of parts of three parcels from Single Family Rural Residential— 1B to Single Family Residential— lA is requested to make zoning district lines conform to ro erty lines. Staf Recommendation: A roval. List of Exhibits A. Area Map B. Area proposed for rezoning. C. Existing Zoning D. Proposed Zoning � . Background � 75 and 85 Ferndale Green as well as an outlot that provides driveway access for 65 and 75 Ferndale Green are split between RR-1B and R-lA zonings. The situation has existed for many years and reflects the history of ownership of the lots. The primary impetus for the rezoning is the development of the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) program. GIS involves linking data bases (such as zoning district, zoning information, existing use, sewer or septic status, easements, etc) to parcels of land. It is much easier to do if each parcel has only one zoning classification. GIS will make it easier to generate maps and provide information via the City's website. , Discussion � The minimum lot size in the RR-1B district is 2 acres (not including wetlands). In the R-lA district it is 1 acre (not including wetlands). 75 Ferndale Green is 2.01 acres but includes about a 0.7 acre wetland. 85 Ferndale Green is 1.18 acres. Rezoning them so they are completely R-lA would create conforming lots that could not be subdivided. The driveway outlot would be located between two R-lA parcels, so it is proposed to be rezoned also. 65 Ferndale Green is 2.07 acres so it conforms to the RR-1 B zoning. The rezoning would have no impact on the value of the properties for tax purposes. Hennepin County values each parcel based on its prunary use. Staff Recommendation Approval of the rezoning.