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Item 15*to, <br /> To: Chair Thiesse and Planning Commission Members <br /> Doug Reeder, City Administrator 1 �kEs}-10 <br /> From: Jeremy Barnhart, Community Development Director <br /> Date: March 20,2017 <br /> Subject: #17-3923, City of Orono,Text Amendment:Subdivision Exemptions <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Application Summary: The draft ordinance removes the requirement that both lots of a lot <br /> line adjustment meet the width, area requirements. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as <br /> drafted. <br /> Background <br /> In 2016,the city Council adopted an ordinance that allowed for certain land activities to be <br /> exempted from the city's subdivision ordinance, consistent with state statute. One deviation <br /> from state statute (462.352 Subd. 12, attached as Exhibit C)the city made was the requirement <br /> the two adjusted lots meet the requirements of the zoning code. In areas where the lot is <br /> already non-conforming due to size, a variance would be necessary even to increase the lot <br /> area. <br /> The ordinance would allow a boundary line adjustment for one or two lots that don't meet the <br /> minimum lot size or width requirement. It does not grant authority for staff to create a new <br /> non-conformity,for instance moving a lot line creating a substandard setback. In those <br /> situations,a variances would be required. <br /> Public Comments <br /> To date, no public comments have been received. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Is the proposed ordinance appropriate given its goals? <br /> 2. Should additional changes be introduced? <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Draft Ordinance <br /> Exhibit B. Existing& Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br /> Exhibit C. Minnesota Statutes 462.352 <br />