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Staff researched Pettersen Estates and it is a 2-lot plat recorded in the late 1980's. The plat has public access, however, on~. of the lots does not have public access and is served by a private easement. Staff is certain that no other plats have been allowed without public access. However, we are not certain that any other metes and bounds subdivisions have been permitted without public access, other than those used to facilitate a larger development plan. The subject property is not anticipated to be included in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area within the next 20 years, so staff has requested a resubdivision plan that would comply with the Scenic River Regulations if the 4 units in 40 acres density restriction is abolished. Mr. Danner has provided a resubdivision for his property into 4 acre riparian and 2.5 acre non-riparian lots based on the current Scenic River Overlay District standards. Mr. Danner has also met with City Staff and Mr. Bauer, owner of the property to the northwest, to open up the communication lines for a coordinated development plan for this entire area. It is Staff's opinion that a development plan for the entire t27 acres is premature and would be more appropriate at the time any one of the 3 parcels submits a plan that includes the platting and development of public roads. Mr. Kapler visited the site and reports that part of the driveway is gravel and the section nearest the home is asphalt. Mr. Kapler observed that the driveway is narrow but very well maintained. Mr. Kapler states that cases such as this cause some unique difficulties for emergency response, although in this case a lot split would not cause any additional hardship because no new dwelling units will be allowed without a public road. Recommendation Mr. Goodrich advises that if Council is inclined to allow the property split, that it be accomplished by a metes and bounds description rather than platting. The resolution allowing the property split has been drafted to prohibit the issuance of any building permits without the construction of a public road to City standards and the resolution would be recorded at the County as an encumbrance on the property. Council Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #99-05- approving a subdivision by metes and bounds description for Ronald and Jacqueline Danner in Section I. Review Checklist: City Attorney Community Development Director Public Works Director/Fire Chief Parks & Utilities Supervisor DNR CC: 06/08/99 I I I I I I