08-19-2004 Planning Commission Meeting

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listed here but can be found in the Ordinance. Section 140.030 describes provisions for improvements in subdivisions. Staff Findings: Based on the application and information provided, the Staff provides the following findings: 1. The property is properly zoned for residential use. 2. The land is suitable without significant alteration for development. 3. None of the three lots have physical constraints that would limit their ability to be developed. Tract A and Tract B already contain residential development. 4. Tract A does not conform to the minimum lot width of 125 feet. At its widest point,the lot is 123.68 feet wide. 5. Tract B and Tract C both exceed the minimum required lot width of 125 feet. 6. Each lot has at least the minimum required 33 feet of access to public right of way. 7. The lot layouts do not facilitate future development of adjacent parcels, but are not incompatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can develop findings to recommend approval of the metes and bounds subdivision, it can develop findings to recommend denial of the metes and bounds subdivision, or it can table the subdivision request to gather additional information or provide the applicant time to modify the proposal. Staff Recommendation: Based on the findings of fact in this report, the Staff recommends that the metes and bounds subdivision be approved with consideration given to the following conditions: 1. The shed on the property line between Tract B and Tract C shall be removed prior to filing of the subdivision. 2. The applicant shall provide a description of the property shown as right-of- way. This land shall be deeded to the public as part of the subdivision. 3. The west line of Tract A shall be moved to the west to provide the minimum of 125 feet of lot width. August 2004 Staff Report Page 4