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Variance - 1003/05 Sibley Street Planning Commission Memo - May 9, 2005 Page 2 North Sinale-Familv Home R-2 - Med Dens. Res. U-1 - Urban Res. East Duplex R-2 - Low Dens. Res. U-1 - Urban Res. South Sinale-F amily R-2 - Low Dens. Res. U-1 - Urban Res. West Sibley Street Walareens C-3 - Commercial C - Commercial Existing Condition The existing lot was split off from the lot to the north in late 2002 and is currently vacant. The proposed site slopes up sharply at the rear and south sides of the lot. The Public Works Director has commented that gutters may be required on the building to ensure that runoff does not negatively impact the neighboring property. BDM Consultants is reviewing the proposed grading on the site as a part of the building permit review process. MINOR SUBDIVISION REVIEW Minimum Setback Requirements Minimum setback requirements for structures in the R-2 District are: Area Setback Front 20' Side 7' Rear 20' Lot Size The existing lot is 9,799 square feet, which exceeds the minimum 9,700 square feet needed for a twinhome in the R-2 District. While the Zoning Ordinance doesn't address it specifically, City policy has been to require a minimum of 4,850 (half of g, 700) square feet per lot when a lot is split for a twinhome in the R-2 District. Because of wanting to preserve the mature oak trees, the home is proposed to be situated on the lot in such a way that the northern proposed lot would not meet that minimum. Parcel B (north parcel) would be 4,554 square feet and Parcel C (south parcel) would be 5,231 square feet. Parcel B would be about 300 square feet short of the minimum. Park Dedication/Sewer Interceptor Fees Park Dedication and Sewer Interceptor Fees were paid at the time this property was split from the lot to the north. Payment was based on a twinhome being placed on this site. VARIANCE REVIEW Review Criteria