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platted and sewer and water is brought in. These 5 remnant parcels will not be buildable until they are re- platted. All 3 existing homes are on septic systems. One concern with allowing the metes and bounds • subdivision is to ensure there is sufficient space for an alternate septic site for these homes. The applicant is constructing new septic systems for the 2 easterly lots and has drafted easements to allow an alternate septic on one of the remnant parcels, if needed in the future. The westerly lot's septic system is partially within the right -of -way to be given to the City; this issue will need to be worked out with the applicant. In this situation, the platting requirement is a hardship in that no new buildable lots are being created. The metes and bounds subdivision is necessary to facilitate the transfer of land of right - of -way to the City and to allow the sale of the existing homes. The Public Works Committee discussed the alignment of 167 Avenue on October 17, 2006; meeting minutes are included with the case. The Committee recommended the applicant move forward with the proposed alignment and subdivision process. Because these parcels are located in the Rural Developing Area, which is currently under a development moratorium, a request for exception to the moratorium is also before the Council. Staff Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the variance. Council Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 4.07 -02= adopting Findings of Fact #_ relating to Oakwood Development's request for a variance to the platting requirements in Section 9.50 of City Code. Motion to approve Oakwood Development's request for a variance to subdivide by metes and bounds, contingent upon compliance with the City Engineer's Memo dated February 22, 2007 and receipt of an easement vacation, and adopt Resolution #07 -02- declaring terms of the variance. -or- Motion to deny the request for a variance from Oakwood Development based on findings of fact. • Reviewed By: Assistant Community Development Director City Attorney • City Engineer CC: 2/27/07 —84-