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Bottom's Up Subdivision Final Plat
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SUMMARY:
This a two lot subdivision. The developer is wanting to create a flag lot behind the existing building. With the location of the existing building, only a 30 foot driveway/utility strip. Since the proposed development is commercial, a 50 foot driveway/utility strip is required. Also, a portion of lot 1 is located outside the City Limits. The current policy in regard to sewer access would not allow any structure built in that portion outside the City Limits to connect to the city sewer system. The developer has stated that the proposed purpose of lot 1 would be used for storage units and would not require any access to sewer. Under the current regulations, the city does not have a method of ensuring the stated use of the property.
VARIANCES:
* 30 foot driveway/utility strip: The Subdivision regulations require a 50 foot wide driveway/utility strip for all commercial flag lots. The developer is requesting a 20 foot variance to allow for a 30 foot driveway/utility strip, due to the location of the existing building prohibiting any wider of a strip.
o Staff comments:
* If the variance is granted, the type of development could be hindered by the limited width of access for a driveway and utilities. At no time could an official city street be constructed in the 30 foot width. The driveway/utility strip would remain a private driveway and depending on the use, would have the potential of a safety concern for any two way traffic using the driveway. By denying the variance, the plat would need to be denied as well.
* Request waiving the requirement for sewer to lot 1: The subdivision regulations require that all lots be provided, water, sewer, and public access. With such a large portion of lot 1 being outside the city, the majority of lot 1 would not have access to public sewer. The developer was informed through discussions with staff that two possible solutions to this would be to have the remaind...
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