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clt� o� oR,oNo RE30LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 1711 • - • • �'�'�� `�� $ � �� '� �� �� variance to lot area would establish a negative precedent in the future development of the Minnetonka Summit Park neighborhood. A review of the ownership pattern of the remaining vacant lots reveals one, two lot combination and three, single lots . 19. The standards and intent of both the City's Zoning Code and Community Management Plan would no longer have any effect if the City establishes a precedent of approving variances of this degree. The LR-1B 7oning District alone contains 88 vacant lots, 34 or 39a of these fall within 201-40 percent of the required area. The findings cited in each of the variance applications reviewed in this resolution presented unique circumstances. In review of similar criteria, what is unique about E'isk's request in consideration of the following facts: a) A previous fee owner failed to amend the variance application of 1977 and acquire additional lots at the time they were available. b) There is no structure on the property. The previous residence was razed in 1976 and had not been in use since the mid 1960 ' s. c) A two lot building site is not consistent with current pattern of neighborhood development. The smallest building site approved since 1975 totaled .52 acres, but that lot had an additional 12,000 sf of land separated or divided by an unimproved public road. d) The property was not assessed a full sewer unit because the property was substandard in 1973 when the sewer district was established. The intent of the sewer assessment policy has been stated for the public record - one quarter unit for each vacant, substandard lot. e) The question of the applicant's knowledge of the zoning code standards prior to application for a building permit to the city appears questionable in consideration of the following facts: 9