03A - Preliminary Plat of Keen Addition- Berens

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STAFF REPORT Application: Preliminary Plat of Keen Addition Applicant:Allen Berens Background Information: The property is approximately 6.8 acres in size and is part of Government Lot 3, Section 10,Township 136 N,Range 29 W.The parcel is located west of Sibley Lake and lies to the east of CSAH 17 and to the north of Ingoll Way(Lakeside Drive). The parcel is zoned Medium Density Residential(MR)and falls under the jurisdiction of the previous Ordinance due to the application date.The applicant proposes to create eight(8) residential lots,all of which would be 32,073 square feet,or roughly 0.73 acres, in size. Applicable Statutes: The previous Ordinance does not provide a definition or lot size and dimension requirements for a Medium Density Residential zone.However,the previous zoning map describes the minimum lot size for this zone as being 20,000 square feet. Section 140 deals with subdivisions. Subpart"B"list the submittal items required for a preliminary plat including existing features and proposed layout. Subpart"D"discusses minimum design standards. These include the following(only applicable standards listed): I. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose with minimal alteration. Land subject to flooding, land below the ordinary high water mark,wetlands,areas with high water table,bluffs or land containing other significant constraint(s)upon future intended usage,shall not be considered in the minimum size of the lot. The suitability analysis for each lot shall also consider soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development,severe erosion potential,steep topography,inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities, nearshore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation,important fish and wildlife habitat,presence of significant historic sites,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. Each lot shall have a minimum contiguous lawn area that is Gee of limiting factors sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment sewage systems. New lots requiring mound systems or holding tanks shall not be allowed. 3. Lot areas and dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, without a variance. 4. Each lot shall have a minimum of thirty-three feet(33') frontage on a designated right of way. a. Proposed streets shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan of the City,County and State Highway plans and existing boundary conditions. b. Streets shall be related to the topography so as to produce usable lots and reasonable gradients not in excess often percent(10%)for collector roads and fifteen percent(15%)for minor roads. July 2005 Staff.Report 1-1