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City Planner Anderson stated he thinks that that is part of the equation and listed some of the <br /> criteria the City uses to address variances such as if it is compatible with the neighborhood, if it <br /> is reasonable use and if it is going to alter the essential character of the neighborhood. He stated <br /> that even the smaller lot is larger than the surrounding lots. He talked about the national wetland <br /> inventory and how it is used to determine the need to have a wetland delineation done. He stated <br /> that there would likely be tree loss in order to fit the home on the land. <br /> Board Member Bentz asked if fill would be brought in because of the low lot elevations. <br /> Board Member Covart stated that she lives in the area and the drain tile was just upgraded two <br /> summers ago to increase drainage throughout the golf course. <br /> City Planner Anderson stated that the City's engineering and public works staff conducted a <br /> storm water project through portions of the Rum River Hills Golf Course to improve drainage. <br /> He does not have details on whether they will bring in fill or not. He stated that FEMA is <br /> updating the flood maps for the entire state and that Anoka County has been in the works since <br /> 2011. They are waiting for notice of final determination and once that is received, the City will <br /> have 6-9 months to adopt an updated flood plain map. He stated that there is enough buildable <br /> area under current maps and there would be more buildable area based on the updates, but until <br /> the updates become effective, they have to operate on what is currently in place. He stated that <br /> depending on the results of the wetland delineation, there appears to be a sufficient area for a <br /> house pad with no impact to wetland and it would be outside the boundaries of the flood plain. <br /> He stated that he wanted to route this request for a variance to the Board to see if there were any <br /> comments before going forward to the Planning Commission. <br /> Board Member Bentz asked for an explanation of why this is different from the 4 and 40. <br /> City Planner Anderson explained that the 4 and 40 designation required a minimum lot size of 10 <br /> acres. He stated that the designation no longer exists. The City has simplified its single-family <br /> residential zoning districts to include a MUSA (Metropolitan Urban Service Area) district and an <br /> R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) district. The rural developing districts are areas serviced by <br /> private well and septic. <br /> Board Member Hiatt asked if the property would be well and septic. <br /> City Planner Anderson answered affirmatively. <br /> Board Member Hiatt stated that he would like to go on record as supporting Staff's <br /> recommendation, because the other lot sizes are similar, but would want the wetland delineation <br /> and other reports to be the deciding factor. <br /> City Planner Anderson stated that Staff's recommendation would be that the variance be <br /> contingent on the wetland delineation. <br /> Board Member Hiatt stated that he would support it. <br /> Board Member Valentine asked if a motion was needed. <br /> Environmental Policy Board/June 15, 2015 <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br />
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