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chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:1 o p.m. - s Commission Business stated that this would propose to build one home on the corner of the lot Conuzz�ss�one� walkers P p with well and septic. He asked if it would be feasible to'include a provision in the variance that if wt p p the ro erty is sold and subdivided,the new properties would need to be connected to services. p Chairperson Bauer commented that he believes this action would only apply to this home and not the entire property. City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen stated that typically an Deputy y y p existing lot of record would have entitlement to build one home. He stated that this parcel is guided for public services therefore an further subdivision would require utilities to be brought to the p � y site to support that development. Commissi oner walker commented that his concern is that if the lot is sold in ten years with the intentionp to build multiple homes, there could be additional variance requests if the proposal includes larger Y er lots. He stated that he would worn about multiple septic systems because of the wetlands. Deputy City Administrator/Communit Development Director Hagen noted that although an p Y Y y p applicant could make that request, staff would recommend denial as it would not meet the standards. Commissioner vanScoy asked if the Metropolitan Council would need to be involved because this is a variance for a MUSA parcel. Senior Planner Anderson replied that the Met Council would not be involved as this does not change information within the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Anderson stated that if City services come to this area, he would want to know whether the home would need to connect to those services. Senior Planner Anderson replied that the City cannot require anyone on a functioning septic system to connect to City sewer. He stated that if the system is not functioning but could be replaced on the the City could not force connection to City utilities., He confirmed that this home property, would not be required to connect to services even'f the remainder of the lot were subdivided. He noted that in that scenario, if the property were subdivided,the new homes created would need to connect to utilities. Chairperson Bauer noted that utilities are still a distance from the property,but if the property were subdivided,the utilities would need to be brought to the property to support that development. Commissioner walker used the scenario that the property subdivides into two 20 acre parcels and asked if the other 20 acre lot would be required to connect to City services. Planning Commission/March 24,2022 Page 4 of 18