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CASE #1: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN THE RU~4~L SERVICE AREA; CASE OF DAVID AND GtL4~CE IBACH By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: David and Grace Ibach reside at 7630 181" Avenue N.W. The adjacent parcel to the north has a driveway that has been partially located on the Ibach parcel for approximately 30 years. The Ibachs are interested in correcting the problem and conveying part of their property to the new owner of the property to the north, Brian Vanderlee. The Ibachs would like to convey a portion of their property to Mr. Vanderlee via an Administrative Subdivision: An Admnistrative Subdivision, wkich is approved at the City Staff level, is a conveyance of property between adjacent property owners by metes and bounds description rather than by platting. However, City Staff cannot approve an Administrative Subdivision that will render one of the lots substandard. Observations: Mr. Ibach's property is located in the Rural Service Area and the minimum lot size is 10 acres. Mr. Ibach's property is I 0 acres in size. In order to correct the erroneous driveway problem, Mr. Ibach would like to convey 1.4 acres o£his property to Mr. Vanderlee. This will result in a new lot size of 8.6 acres on Mr. Ibach's property. Therefore, the administrative subdivision cannot be processed unless a variance to minimum lot size is granted. If granted, the variance will not create any new lots and compliance with the density restriction of 4 lots in 40 acres will be maintained. The City has on at least one other occasion, granted a variance to the minimum lot size in the Rural Service Area. The following items are enclosed: a) b) c) d) Site location map Property Survey Proposed findings of fact Proposed variance Notification: In accordance with State Statute, Staff notified property, owners within 350 feet of the subj ecl property of the request for variance and public hearing.