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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request for Approval of a Minor Replat for Lots 5A-8A, Block A, of the Lustig Addition, Being Less than 1 Acre, Located Approximately 270 Feet North of Walker Street and on the East Side of Tennessee Street
Summary
MEETING DATE: October 7, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Matt Robinson, AICP, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed minor replat with the following conditions:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Minor Replat Approval Checklist, attached.
2. The applicant receive approval of a variance to Section 142-105 of the Subdivision Ordinance allowing the use of a private water and sewer line, and associated access and maintenance easement, to serve individual dwelling units.
Prior to filing the plat for record:
3. The applicant revise the plat to add a private water and sewer easement on each lot.
4. The applicant revise the plat to add owner information and owner's certification for all property owners.
5. The applicant revise the plat to modify the title block to correct the notation of lots.
6. The applicant revise the plat to modify the owner's certification to reflect the plat is a minor plat.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The applicant is proposing to subdivide two lots, which are less than one acre of land, into four lots, located approximately 270 feet north of Walker Street and on the east side of Tennessee Street.
· The subject property is currently platted as two lots and has four existing dwelling units on it. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the lots into four lots, each with one dwelling unit, in order to sell the buildings as townhomes. To achieve this, the applicant is required to provide each lot with access to public utilities, or gain approval by City Council via a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance to not provide access to public utilities. The applicant is proposing to utilize private water and sanitary sewer lines within a private water and sewer easement, in order to serve all lots with water and sewer service.
· Minor replats can typically be approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission; however, the plat is being considered by the City Council instead because the applicant has requested a variance to a requirement of the Subdivision Ordinance. Per the Subdivision Ordinance, only the City Council can grant a variance.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Please see attached City Council Staff Report.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· This item was not heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission as the governing ordinance requires City Council approval.