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Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:10 p.m. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Conunissioner Walker stated that this would propose to build one home on the corner of the lot <br /> with well and septic. He asked if it would be feasible to include a provision in the variance that if <br /> the property is sold and subdivided,the new properties would need to be connected to services. <br /> Chairperson Bauer commented that he believes this action would only apply to this home and not <br /> the entire property. <br /> Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen stated that typically an <br /> existing lot of record would have entitlement to build one home. He stated that this parcel is guided <br /> for public services, therefore any further subdivision would require utilities to be brought to the <br /> site to support that development. <br /> Commissioner Walker commented that his concern is that if the lot is sold in ten years with the <br /> intention to build multiple homes, there could be additional variance requests if the proposal <br /> includes larger lots. He stated that he would worry about multiple septic systems because of the <br /> wetlands. <br /> Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen noted that although an <br /> applicant could make that request, staff would recommend denial as it would not meet the <br /> standards. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked if the Metropolitan Council would need to be involved because this <br /> is a variance for a MUSA parcel. <br /> Senior Planner Anderson replied that the Met Council would not be involved as this does not <br /> change information within the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated that if City services come to this area, he would want to know <br /> whether the home would need to connect to those services. <br /> Senior Planner Anderson replied that the City cannot require anyone on a functioning septic system <br /> to connect to City sewer. He stated that if the system is not functioning but could be replaced on <br /> the property, the City could not force connection to City utilities. He confirmed that this home <br /> would not be required to connect to services even if the remainder of the lot were subdivided. He <br /> noted that in that scenario, if the property were subdivided,the new homes created would need to <br /> connect to utilities. <br /> Chairperson Bauer noted that utilities are still a distance from the property,but if the property were <br /> subdivided,the utilities would need to be brought to the property to support that development. <br /> Commissioner Walker used the scenario that the property subdivides into two 20 acre parcels and <br /> asked if the other 20 acre lot would be required to connect to City services. <br /> Planning Commission/March 24,2022 <br /> Page 4 of 18 <br />