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.", kI~ July 6, 1998 Mr. David Woessner 2220 Xylon Avenue North Golden Valley MN 55427 Subject: Mary Woessner Property on Milton Street, Roseville Dear David: On Friday, June 26, I had the opportunity to meet with Dennis Welsch, Community Development Director for the City of Roseville, and Kim Lee, City Planner, to discuss issues related to the current status and future development potential of property owned by your mother, Mary Woessner. We had a very productive meeting, and I left with a sound understanding of the issues regarding this property and a good sense of how this project can go forward. What follows is a summary of the main points of our discussion, most if not all of which you are aware. . In 1995 your family requested the creation of three lots on what is now Tract "B" and Tract "C". In order to create three lots a "flag lot" was contemplated. This configuration was not received favorably by the Planning Commission and subsequent to a recommendation for denial of the proposed plat, the request was withdrawn. It is understandable that the City would not look favorably upon the creation of a flag lot, since it is commonplace that such irregular or unconventional lotting patterns are discouraged by City policy (either written or unspoken) if not prohibited outright by local ordinances. While the Roseville Subdivision Regulations are silent with regard to the creation of flag lots, it is clear that a more conventional lotting pattern would be viewed favorably. . I asked City staff to check any variances or vacations that were applied for or granted for the property formerly owned by Mr. Lund which abuts your mother's property at the northeast corner. City records indicate that no vacations or building or lot variances were requested or granted for the property. In other words, the lot and structure are legal and conforming under the terms of the City's zoning ordinance. This is further substantiated by the Certificate of Survey for that property which is included in the attachments to this letter. The current owners, Andrew and Penny Hoffman, also have not petitioned the City for any variances or vacations.