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CASE #: ~ REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM STREET FRONTAGE OR LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS; CASE OF JOHN AND BONNIE ENSTROM By: Sylvia Frolik, Zoning Administrator Background: John and Bonnie Enstrom have entered into a purchase agreement for a landlocked 7 acre parcel located generally east of County Road #83 and south of County Road No. 64. City Code does not permit the development of a home on a lot that does not meet the minimum width requirements. City Code defines width as the amount of property that abuts the public road. In the rural residential district, the minimum lot width or street frontage requirement is 200 feet. The property sale is contingent upon the Enstrom's obtaining a variance to the street frontage or lot width requirement in order that a home could eventually be developed on the property. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) d) Site location Site Plan and text Proposed Findings of Facts Proposed Variance Notification: State statute requires notification of the public hearing to property owners within 350 feet of the Subject Property. Staff attempted to notify property owners wihtin 700 feet. Observations: The parcel is approximately 7 acres in size and is zoned R-1 Rural Residential, The surrounding parcels are also zoned for single family residential dwellings. The property owner east of the Subject Property is willing to grant the Enstrom's an easement for access purposes to County Road No. 64 along their west property line. They are also willing to name the City on the easement to provide us with access to our landlocked parcel in Windsorwood to the south. Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the variance from street frontage and lot width requirements contingent upon the applicant entering into a variance agreement with the City. II