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(3 5tantec Memo To: Planning Commission From: John W. Shardlow, FAICP City of Centerville St. Paul File: Fruth rezoning and lot split Date: December 6, 2016 application Reference:Summary of Planning considerations and potential findings related to this application I have been asked to review the Planning background and assist the Planning Commission as to review this application. I will also suggest some findings for your consideration and will attend the meeting to provide additional assistance. omI The Fruth's own a ten -acre rectangular parcel that is currently guided Low Density Residential on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Plan, but is zoned R-1 Rural Residential. They also request approval to split the 10 -acre parcel into a 4-acre parcel that will include the existing house and a 6- acre parcel. Rezoning - The request for rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and should be approved. The Metropolitan Land Planning Act states that all local governments in the seven county Metropolitan Area should adopt any necessary changes to their "Official Controls" (zoning map or ordinance, subdivision regulations, codes, etc.) to be consistent with their comprehensive plan within nine months following its adoption. Barring some compelling facts that I am not aware of, or stated policy in the Comprehensive Plan the rezoning should be approved. Any property owner in the City has the right to have their property zoned in a manner that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Lot Split - I have not reviewed the City ordinance regarding lot splits, but both parcels that would be created will significantly exceed the minimum lot size in the R-2 District. What is important to note is that no further development of either parcel should be approved without platting. When a City approves a subdivision one of the primary considerations is how that division of land will affect the development potential of the surrounding parcels. In this case there are vacant properties to the north and northeast. When any of these parcels are subdivided there will need to be a plan to serve all of them with a safe and efficient roadway alignment. As it is right now the six - acre parcel can be accessed off a cul-de- sac, but it exceeds the 800 ff. maximum length. SUGGESTED FINDINGS: - The proposed rezoning of the Subject Property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation and should therefore be approved. The proposed lot split will result in two parcels that both significantly exceed the minimum lot size in the R-2 District and should be approved. No further development on either parcel should be approved without platting and the establishment of a roadway system to serve this property and its neighboring parcels. In sJ c:.Xu5eY \0ordlowldesktop\ftuth application.docx