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, ?. The proposed consolidated parcel will conform to the frontage, depth and area requirements of the Zoning Code. Department Reports: Ms. Wenger reported that the purpose of the lot split and consolidation was to create a single parcel for the development of a single family residential subdivision (cul-de-sac) with access onto Stearns Road. The lot split involves splitting a parcel fronting Stearns Road into two parcels. The existing parcel does not conform to the City's Zoning Code for frontage requirements, it is short of the 70 foot requirement by 6 inches. Therefore, the lot proposed to be created would not meet zoning frontage requirements, although it would conform to depth and area requirements. The second part of the proposal would be to combine the remaining parcel with the abutting consolidation parcel which has frontage on Stearns Road. The consolidated parcel would conform to all City zoning requirements. Mr. Durbin indicated that the majority of the lots in the area were also deficient in width. If the plans are approved they would require variances. Mr. O'Malley reviewed that section (1101.07 (D 3)), stated that if the lot being created doesn't conform, it requires the applicant go before the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variances even though it is preexisting. He advised that a variance would need to be sought prior to Planning Commission granting an approval or an approval could be granted subject to the variances being granted. With the contingency that the plat map be retained or held by the Engineering Department until a variance is granted. He further advised that the commission could act upon the request even though the applicant was not present. Board Members Comments: Mr. Lasko stated that if an applicant does not have t?he common courtesy to show up to address their plan with the commission, how, ever trivial it may seem?to them. He would have not choice, but to vote no on any motion made. There are abutting neighbors present to address the request however the landowner has not shown up. As a matter of principal he would vote to table the issue or vote against any approval. Other board members voiced that they agreed with Mr. Lasko's statemerit. Ms. Wenger advised that although no one knew why the applicant was absent, she would like the commission to send the proposal forward to the Board of Zoning Appeals in the interest of keeping the meetings flowing. Audience Comments: ' Ms. Pavlovic a neighbor came forward to voice a concern that a surveyor was at the site and told her that her lot was only 61-feet wide. This being her first home, she is concerned that she was not legally sold the proper size lot width. Mrs. Hoff-Smith advised the applicant that her lot was an existing non-conforming lot. Ms. Pavlovic is also concerned that the driveway would be right next to her driveway and the lights would be shining in her windows and noise levels would also be increased. R. Koeth moved to table Lot Split & Consolidation Plat for Permanent Parcel No. 234- 23-010 and 234-23-013 on Stearns Road. M. Yager secondecl the motion roll call on the motion; M. Yager, W. Spalding, J. Lasko, R. Koeth "yes" and S. Hoff-Smith "no". Motion Carried Proposal Tabled , i; "„ , , 1 , 5