03D - Preliminary Plat of Island Vista - Hemmerich

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STAFF REPORT Application: Preliminary Plat of Island Vista Applicant: Earl Hemmerich Background Information: The Hemmerich property is located at the western shore of Sibley Lake,a General Development(GD)lake, on North Sluetter Road and is currently zoned Shoreline Residential.The property is approximately 8.8 acres in size,and the proposed subdivision would create seven lots,ranging in size from 25,660 square feet to 94,375 square feet. Applicable Statutes: The Shoreline Residential lot, use,and density requirements listed in Section 5.8 are applicable and govern the lot dimensions of the subdivision.These provisions include the following for property on a GD lake: Lot width at OHW and building line-feet,minimum 100 Buildable lot area-square feet,minimum 20,000 Setback,right-of-way, local streets—feet,minimum 10 Setback,right-of-way,collector and arterial streets—feet,minimum 30 Setback,OHW—feet,minimum 75 Setback,bluff—feet,minimum 30 Setback,side-feet,minimum 10 Setback,comer side—feet,minimum 30 Impervious coverage—maximum 20% ISTS setback from OHW—feet,minimum 75 Section 9.4 discusses minimum design layout standards for subdivisions.These provisions include the following: 1. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose with minimal alteration required. Land subject to flooding, land below the ordinary high water mark,wetlands,areas with high water table,bluffs,lands with slopes exceeding 12%or land containing other significant constraint(s)upon future intended usage, shall not be considered in the minimum size of a lot. The suitability analysis for each lot shall also consider soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development,severe erosion potential, inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities, near-shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water- based recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat,presence of significant historic sights,or any other feature of the natural land likely to be harmful to the health, safety,or welfare of future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community. 2. All non-conforming structures and uses shall be brought into conformity during the subdivision process,except as specifically waived by motion of the Planning Commission. 3. Each lot shall be adjacent to public sewer or shall have a minimum contiguous lawn area that is free of limiting factors sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment sewage systems. 4. Provisions for water based recreation where near shore aquatic conditions are July 2005 Staff Report 4-1