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-2- Planning File 1308 - Warren H. Schmitt request for division of lot at 2073 North Hamline Avenue Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated the applicant who now occupies the home located at the northwest corner of Hamline and Belmont Lane is proposing to divide the lot into two lots. The existing lot has 103 feet of frontage on Hamline Avenue and 160 feet of frontage on Belmont Lane. The existing home occupies the easterly portion of the lot and will be located on a new lot with 103 feet of frontage on Hamline and 84 feet of frontage on Belmont Lane. The remain- ing westerly 76 feet would create a new developable lot with a depth of 103 feet. Mr. Dahlgren further explained that while the new lots did not meet the normal requirements or standards for lot size, it had been the policy of the City in the past to consider lots with less than the prescribed frontage and lot area, if such lots are reasonably in scale with lots in the area. This would seem to be the case in this situation. Discussion In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Schmitt indicated he had no definite plans for the lot at this time, but had considered the possibility of building a smaller house for himself on the new lot and selling his current home. Mrs. Cushing indicated the lot almost looked divided now when viewed, and it didn't seem that this would be a big problem for the area. Re commen dat i on Mr. Mastel moved and Mrs. Dressler seconded, that the Warren H. Schmitt request for division of lot at 2073 North Hamline Avenue be recommended for approval to the City Council. Roll Call, Ayes: Cushing, Dressler, Mastel, Matson, Moeller, Rukavina, Johnson. Nays: None. Planning File 1306 - Solie-Westlund Partnership request for division of platted lots at 2400-2402, 2401-2403, 2411-2413, 2419-2421 and 2420-2422 Brenner Court Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated about a year and one half ago the applicants had platted Brenner Court and created seven residential lots, one of which was occupied. The remaining of the property was zoned R-2 for two family dwelling units. He explained that, as is the case with many two family dwelling units today, the applicants are proposing to divde the lots so that each half of the duplex may be sold as a single unit. He further explained one of the problems with the development was there was a power line easement on the northerly 75 feet of the platted area. This restricted development of structures on the north side of the plat to some degree, and was especially bothersome where lots 5 and 6 were concerned. Mr. Dahlgren pointed out to the Commission that lots 5 and 6 had unusual lot lines proposed in an attempt to divide the lots so as to give each half of the duplex approximately equal yard area. He indicated he talked with the applicant and it had been suggested the applicant attempt to get Northern States Power to agree to allow buildings under the