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the Scenic River Protection Overlay District, and that the width cannot be expanded due to existing properties to <br />the north and south, Staff supports the requested variance. Due to these same factors, the MN DNR did not raise <br />any objection to a variance to lot width within the overlay district. <br />Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan and Landscaping <br />The proposed subdivision does not include public roads or utilities (sanitary sewer or municipal water). <br />Therefore, the only impact on existing trees will be the construction of the homes and septic systems. The <br />Applicant has completed a tree inventory for trees within the limits of disturbance. However, when the tree <br />inventory is superimposed on an aerial image of the Subject Property, it becomes clear that the majority of <br />existing trees will be preserved. Existing trees also appear to satisfy the landscape requirements (two front yard <br />trees per lot). Thus, no landscape plan is required. <br />Funding Source: <br />The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with this request. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approving the variance to lot width and approving the natural resources aspects of the proposed <br />subdivision. <br />Outcome/Action: <br />Motion to recommend the City Council approve the variance to lot width. <br />-and- <br />Motion to recommend approval of the natural resources aspects of the subdivision. <br />Site Location Map <br />Preliminary Plat <br />Tree Inventory (Sheet 3) <br />Tree Inventory (Sheet 2) <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 01/08/2026 03:08 PM <br />Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 12/18/2025 09:47 Al\1 <br />Final Approval Date: 01/08/2026 <br />