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STAFF REPORT <br /> - Application: Metes and Bounds Subdivision <br /> Applicant: Polly Gundy <br /> Background Information: Ms. Gundy owns a property on the east side of Sibley Lake. <br /> The parcel is zoned Residential and is within the shoreline overlay district. There is <br /> currently one dwelling and one accessory structure on the property. The Gundy property <br /> is approximately 71,000 square feet in size. The proposed metes and bounds subdivision <br /> would split the parcel two parcels, one of 40,609 square feet and the other containing <br /> 30,428 square feet. <br /> Applicable Statutes: The process and requirements for subdivisions are currently <br /> described under Article N, Section 140 of the Ordinance. Section 140.020D describes <br /> the minimum subdivision design standards as follows: <br /> 1. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the intended <br /> purpose with minimum alteration. Land subject to flooding, land below the <br /> ordinary high water mark, wetlands, areas with high water table, bluffs or land <br /> containing other significant constraint(s) upon future intended usage, shall not be <br /> considered in the minimum size of a lot. The suitability analysis for each lot shall <br /> also consider soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development, <br /> severe erosion potential, steep topography, inadequate water supply or sewage <br /> treatment capabilities, nearshore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based <br /> recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat, presence of significant historic sites, <br /> or any other feature of the natural land likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or <br /> welfare of future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community. <br /> 2. Each lot shall have a minimum contiguous lawn area that is free of limiting factors <br /> sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment sewage systems. New <br /> lots requiring mound systems or holding tanks shall not be allowed. <br /> 3. Provisions for water-based recreation where near shore aquatic conditions are <br /> unsuitable for direct access. <br /> 4. Lot areas and dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning <br /> Ordinance, without a variance. <br /> 5. Lot layouts shall be compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties. <br /> 6. Each lot shall have a minimum of thirty-three feet frontage on a designated right of <br /> way. Commonly owned property or Green Space used for access in a Planned Unit <br /> Development shall have a minimum of 33' of frontage on a public right of way. <br /> The rest of Section 140.020D describes minimum design standards for blocks, easements <br /> for public utilities, and lakeshore development. Section 140.020 E through I describe <br /> survey standards, street improvement standards, sanitary provision standards, water <br /> supply standards and drainage/grading standards respectively. Those provisions are not <br /> listed here but can be found in the Ordinance. Section 140.030 describes provisions for <br /> improvements in subdivisions. <br /> August 2004 Staff Report Page 9 <br />