HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-09 ExC CC staff reportAGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: Approved By:
1. Purpose. To consider a sketch plan proposal for a 4 lot single family residential subdivision.
2. Background. The applicant proposes to subdivide two existing parcels into 4 lots. Two of the
lots would be substandard by virtue of lot area, and two lots would be conforming.
Lot Analysis Area Required Width Required Conforming? Notes
West Side (2474 Carman
Street)
North of Inlet (LR-
1C-1)
0.93 .5 acre 136' 100' Yes Width is measured only
at lake, wetlands may
reduce lot area
South of Inlet (LR-
1B)
0.66 1 acre 124' 140' No, Lot area
and width
Width is measured only
at lake
East Side (2480 Carman
Street)
North of Inlet (LR-
1C-1)
1.02 .5 acre 121' 100' Yes Width is measured only
at lake
South of Inlet (LR-
1B)
0.64 1 acre 155' 140' No, Lot area Width is measured only
at lake
The two proposed lots south of the inlet are currently developed with single family homes. The
two proposed lots north of the inlet are undeveloped. Access to these lots would likely come via
a shared driveway off of Shoreline Drive. One of the lots contains a wetland, reducing the lot
area once verified. The attached Planning Commission staff report provides further detail on the
proposal.
The primary question for the Council regards their appetite for waiving the minimum standards
for the lots south of the inlet. Due to the land characteristics, the lots south of the inlet could not
be conforming unless they were combined. A secondary question is the two proposed lots south
of the inlet share a private driveway with a 3rd lot off of Carman, the city ordinances allow two
properties to share a driveway. This proposal does not increase nor improve this non-conformity.
3. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On February 18th, the Planning Commission
reviewed the project, and provided feedback. The Planning Commission noted the challenges
with creating conforming lots [due to the amount of land available], but did not support a waiver
of the lot area requirements.
4. Public Comment. To date, no comments have been received in support or opposition to the
request.
5. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the City Council provide feedback.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Staff requests feedback. No formal action is requested.
Item No.: Date: March 9, 2020
Item Description: #LA20-09, Don Gamble o/b/o Richard A and Kim A Edwards, 2480
and 2474 Carman Street, Sketch Plan
Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP
Community Development Director
Agenda
Section:
Planning Department
report
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: Approved By:
Exhibits
A. Plans
B. PC Staff report
C. PC Minutes - Draft
D. Applicants narrative
E. Comment Letter dated January 14, 2020.
F. Hennepin County Comments
References
PC Staff Report & Exhibits 2-18-2020