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Board Member Johnson asked if the Board had seen this item before. Community Development Director Frolik stated Mr. Johnson wanted to build his new homestead north of the ditch and sell the south half of the property. He only had 66 feet of frontage when this was done and he needed a variance to allow that. She pointed out that Mr. Johnson is now platting 40 acres. Board Member Johnson asked if platting the 'land this way precludes the property to the west from having access Community Development Director Frolic stated an easement was looked at, but it was decided that the property could access County Road #63. Chairperson Anderson stated that approving this item would be taking care of one problem but it would not be solving the larger problem. Board Member Johnson noted he did not have a problem with the size .of the lots, but he asked for the applicant's reaction to the possibility of stubbing a road across the property. Philip Johnson, 6367 178~' Lane stated he-had just b~lt a house on Lot 1 of the proposed plat, but he used to live on Lot 4 of the proposed plat. He had just sold Lot 4. He stated he had discussed putting a road across the plat, but the land north of the ditch is wetlands. He said that the land south of the ditch is developable. Mr. Johnson pointed out that the road would' have to be on the north side of the ditch, and this would be too close to the wetlands, and it would be hard to meet the 10 acre minimum lot size requirement. Board Member Johnson stated he did not think smaller lot sizes were as significant as losing a road connection to the property io the west. Board Member Dempsey commented it could be cost prohibitive to put a road through wetlands. Board Member Johnson had no argument with the proposed plat if most of the land north of the ditch is wetlands which would make it impossible to stub in a road connection to the west. He asked the City Engineer if it is realistic to assume the property to the north is unbuildable. City Engineer lankowski stated that it looks that way, but there might be a high spot somewhere for a building. Chairperson Anderson said he shared everyone's concerns, but he reiterated that they nee~ to prevent future problems as well. Community Development Director Frolik pointed out that the land is proposed to stay as 4-in-40 in the Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Board Member Dempsey and seconded by Board Member Johnson to adopt Resolution #00~04-.__ adopting Findings of Fact. . relating to Philip Johnson's request for a Board of Adjustment/April 4, 2000 Page 6 of 7