On June 15, 2011, the Planning Division received an application for preliminary plat approval for Sheldon Wolf Subdivision. The plat contains two lots on approximately 0.5 acre of land on the south side of Pemberton Lane in the Heights. The lot is zoned Residential-6000 and is currently vacant. Two duplex residences are proposed. The owners are Sheldon and Nickala Wolf. The representing agent is Sanderson Stewart.

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this subsequent minor preliminary plat; the 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on August 4, 2011. State and City subdivision regulations also require that preliminary plats be reviewed using specific criteria, as stated within this report. The City may not unreasonably restrict an owner’s ability to develop land if the subdivider provides evidence that any identified adverse effects can be mitigated. Within the 35 day review period, the City Council is required to:
1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat

Should the City Council approve the preliminary plat, the subject property will further develop, resulting in additional tax revenues.

General location: South side of Pemberton Lane, just east of Lake Elmo Drive

Legal Description: Lot 16C, Block 1, Pemberton Subdivision

Owner/Subdivider: Sheldon and Nickala Wolf

Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart

Existing Zoning: Residential-6000 (R-60)

Existing land use: Vacant

Proposed land use: two duplex residences

Gross/net area: 0.45 acres

Proposed number of lots: 2

Lot size: Max: 12,217 square feet
Min.: 7,303 square feet

Parkland requirements: A parkland dedication is not required, as this subdivision is creating only one additional lot

A public hearing is not scheduled for the City Council meeting; however nearby property owners may attend the City Council meeting. The Planning Division has received no public comments or questions regarding the proposed subdivision.

Consistency with the Growth Policy, the Transportation Plan 2009 Update, and Heritage Trail Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact (see Attachment).