CC Staff Report 8-22-05
MEMORANDUM
TO
: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM
: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner
DATE
: August 22, 2005
SUBJ
: PreliminaryPlat to Subdivide a 1.4 Acre Lot into Three (3) Single-Family
Lots with a Variance, Minnewashta Creek Hill – Planning Case 05-25
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide 1.4 acres into
3 single-family lots and a variance to serve the property via a private street, Minnewashta Creek
Hill.
ACTION REQUIRED
City Council approval requires a majority vote of City Council present.
PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 2, 2005 to review the proposed
development. The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to approve the proposed development.
HISTORIC VALUE
The home on this site is rumored to be the second oldest house in Carver County, built in 1859.
Staff contacted Carver County Historical Society and was informed that the existing structure is
located within one of the early settlement areas, but could not confirm that it is the second oldest
home in the County. We were also told that the structure does not appear to be on any listing of
significant structures.
Over the years, there have been numerous additions and updates made to the house. The
applicant provided photos to show the many additions made to the home.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the motion approving the preliminary plat with a variance as
specified in the staff report dated August 2, 2005 beginning on page 13.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Photos and letter from the applicant dated July 21, 2005
2.Findings of Fact.
3.Staff Report dated August 2, 2005.
4.Planning Commission Minutes dated August 2, 2005.
5.Plans.
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