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Notification: REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF KINGS RANCH ESTATES; CASE OF NATHAN WATTENHOFER By Chris Anderson, Environmental Coordinator Background: a) Site location map b) Proposed Final Plat c) Planning Commission meeting minutes dated April 3, 2008 d) City Staff review letter dated May 9, 2008 e) Proposed Development Agreement f) Proposed resolution for final plat approval Observations: Nathan Wattenhofer is requesting final plat approval to subdivide a ten (10) acre parcel into two lots. The property is located at 17151 Baugh Street NW. The following items are enclosed for your information: The plat is a minor subdivision and is not subject to a public hearing. Information regarding the sketch plan request was sent to residents within 350 feet of the subject property. Mr. Wattenhofer recently purchased a ten (10) acre parcel that has a single family home and several accessory buildings, the largest of which required a conditional use permit (granted in 2007). In February, a fire damaged a significant portion of one of the smaller accessory buildings and during the subsequent investigation, it was discovered that the large pole building (approximately 15,000 sq. ft.), which was purported to be an indoor riding arena, contained another dwelling unit and a portion of the building also appeared to be set up for a commercial operation. It is Staffs understanding that the former property owner (the recipient of the conditional use permit in 2007) was responsible for the construction of this dwelling unit. City Code does not permit two dwelling units on a single parcel and thus, Staff requested a meeting with Mr. Wattenhofer to discuss potential corrective actions. After meeting with Building, Fire and Planning Staff, Mr. Wattenhofer has applied for a lot split in an attempt to correct the nonconformity. The minimum lot size in the Rural Developing district is 2.5 acres and minimum lot width is 200 feet. The lot split would result in one 3 acre parcel and one 7 acre parcel with lot widths of 380 feet and 278 feet in width respectively. Each lot will be served by individual wells and septic systems, which currently exist; however, the septic system on Lot 2 will need to be replaced or upgraded to account for the dwelling unit.