08-18-2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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APPLICANT: Allen Berens. Applicant requests Preliminary Plat of Keen Addition. Mr. Marohn stated that applicant had not furnished new information. Patrick Trottier, Landecker and Assoc., was present representing applicant. He stated that this plat is within 1,000 feet of Sibley Lake and the new drawing is reduced by 2 lots, making the remaining 6 lots greater than 40,000 sq. ft. Mr. Marohn stated that the Findings of Fact from the July Staff Report(passed out at meeting)would remain the same, with the exception of#4, which should read: The governing Ordinance does not provide lot use or dimension standards for a Medium Density Residential zone. The property falls partially within the shoreland area. The zoning map indicates that the minimum lot size for this zone is 20,000 sq. ft. The lots all are greater than 40,000 sq. ft. Setbacks are also indicated on the plat and each lot provides adequate space for development. A motion was made by Tom Adams, seconded by Bill Habein, to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The land falls in the Medium Density Residential zoning district, which is not described by the previous Ordinance. The previous zoning map includes a description of the Medium Density Residential zone and sets a minimum lot size. 2. The land is suitable for development in its natural state for residential use with minimum alterations as the land is generally flat and does not contain any natural features that would limit development. 3. Each lot has adequate space for the placement of two standard sewage treatment systems. The soil survey indicates that this area has soils that are"Very Suitable" for septic tank and drainfield applications, however soil borings were not provided and would need to be completed prior to septic installation. 4. The governing Ordinance does not provide lot use or dimension standards for a Medium Density Residential zone. The property falls partially within the shoreland area. The zoning map indicates that the minimum lot size for this zone is 20,000 sq. ft. The lots all are greater than 40,000 sq. ft. Setbacks are also indicated on the plat and each lot provides adequate space for development. 5. Each lot has at least thirty-three feet of frontage on right-of-way for the proposed Josh Court. 6. The proposed Josh Court will not have a gradient in excess of 15% as this area is relatively flat and would not require any gradients near that high. 7. The right-of-way for Josh Court has been extended through the property to provide public access to the adjacent property to the north should this property be developed in the future. 8. The applicant does not propose to provide direct access to CSAH 17 from this property. Rather, residents of this area would access CSAH 17 via Ingoll Way on the south. Planning Commission 2 August 18, 2005