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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />April 11, 2007 <br /> <br />The Council agreed to hold a joint meeting with Planning and Zoning on April 18, at 7:00 <br />p.m. to discuss the planning proposal with representatives of DSU/Bonestroo, as <br />recommended by P&Z. <br /> <br /> <br />2.Planning and Zoning Commission’s Recommendation of Lot Split – Mr. Jim <br />Williamson, 1649 Lakeland Circle/Associated with the CSAH 14 Widening <br />Project. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson summarized the lot split proposal. Mr. Larson stated that the <br />County is proposing purchasing property and acquiring the easements outlined on the site <br />map. Mr. Larson stated that the property owner has concerns as to whether he will retain <br />enough property to have a buildable site or not. Mr. Williamson reported that <br />negotiations with the County have resulted in a proposed lot split. Mr. Larson stated that <br />the lot appears to meet the minimum lot size and the exceptions requirement to justify not <br />conducting a formal platting process. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra questioned the location of the rights-of-way. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson pointed out the location on the site map. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra questioned the location of the temporary easement and wetlands on the <br />property. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson pointed out the locations on the site map and stated that Mr. <br />Williamson would probably need to fill the lot to some extent. <br /> <br />Councilmember Broussard stated a great deal of discussion took place at the Planning <br />and Zoning Commission meeting regarding the requirements to be met prior to a home <br />being built. She commented that the setback line would be from the house to the <br />property line. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lee questioned whether the Planning & Zoning Commission passed a <br />motion forward to Council for approval unanimously. <br /> <br />Councilmember Broussard replied it did. She indicated that the Planning and Zoning <br />Commissioners were quite concerned that the lot be buildable after the split. She stated <br />the discussion included the side setback requirements and the location of the front of the <br />house. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lee stated that setback lines are based off the address side of the house <br />and not necessarily the front of the house. <br /> <br />A discussion ensued on the setbacks and where the home could be built. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve <br />the recommended Lot Split – Mr. Jim Williamson, 1649 Lakeland Circle, associated <br />Page 6 of 10 <br />