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FILE#16-3824 <br /> May 16,2p16 <br /> Page 2 oi 2 <br /> (3)Resulting from court orders, or the adjustment of a lot line by the relocatlon <br /> of a common boundary as long as each of the two resuJting lots meets the <br /> requirements of chapter 78. <br /> State Law reference—Similar provisions, Minn.Stat. §462.352,subd. 13. <br /> State Stotute: 462.352 Subd. l2.Subdnrision. "Subdivision"means the separation of an <br /> area,parcel, or rract of lond under single ownership into two or more parcels, tracts, <br /> lots, or Iong-term leasehold interests where the creation of the leasehald interest <br /> necessltates the creation of streets, roads, or alleys,for residential, commercial, <br /> industrial, or other use or ony combinat'ion thereof, except those separar�ons: <br /> (1J where all the resulting parcels, tracts, lots, or interests wr!!be 20 acres ar larger <br /> in size and 500 feet fn w!d[h for residenttal uses and five acres or larger in slze for <br /> cornmercia!ond indusrrta!uses; <br /> (1J crearing cemetery lots; <br /> (3J resulting from court orders, or the adjustment of a lot line 6y the relocation of a <br /> common boundary. <br /> The City reviews sEveral lot line rearrangements a yea�, using a process entitled Lot Line <br /> Rearrangement. The code does nat prescribe a provision for the review of a lot line <br /> rearrangement. <br /> To be consistent with city code and state statute,the proposed ordinance establishes a <br /> process where staff verifies that a proposal falls within these criteria, excepting the <br /> adion from the subdivision code. if both lots meet minimum size and width <br /> requirements and all imp�ovements remain conforming, a document will be created for <br /> recording. If one or both Iots don't meet the requirements, or if new nan-conformities <br /> are created (hardcover, setbacks, etc.}, a variance will need to be granted. <br /> Far example, if the boundary line adjustment results+n one lot being smaller, and <br /> therefar existing structural hardcover is over the 1596 limit, a variance for structural <br /> cover would be processed. If approved,the boundary line adjustment would then be <br /> certified. <br /> Staff approval of boundary line adjustments will save applicant, staff, and Councif time <br /> and be consistent with State Statute and City Ordinance. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as drafted. <br />