Consideration and Approval of Final Plat:  A request by Jon Gauld for Oak 24, a subdivision of two multi-family residential lots on approximately 16,210 square feet located at 24 W Oak Avenue within the High Density Residential (HR) zone.

This request is for a two-lot subdivision of a parcel that is currently developed with four detached residential units and one stacked duplex for a total of six units in the High Density Residential (HR) zone located at 24 W Oak Avenue.  This request to divide the existing parcel into two lots would usually be approved administratively as a minor land division; however, the configuration (flag lot) of one of the proposed lots can only be approved through the subdivision process. The property owner is requesting this plat to assist in their efforts to refinance the property.

No financial liabilities are anticipated by the approval of this Final Plat.

There are no policy impacts affiliated with this Final Plat.

Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Livable Community
Support the development of attainable and accessible housing.

Regional Plan
Goal LU.1 Invest in existing neighborhoods and activity centers for the purpose of developing complete, and connected places.

No previous City Council decisions have been made regarding the subdivision of Oak 24.

1. Approve the final plat as recommended by staff.
2. Approve the final plat subject to conditions.
3. Deny the final plat based on non-compliance with the Zoning Code, the Subdivision Code, and/or the Engineering Design Standards and Specifications for New Infrastructure.

The subject property contains a historic home built approximately in 1915.  Further development of the property began in 2008 when the property owner added two detached residential units.  These first two units were followed up with three additional units in 2011, along with all the required public improvements for multi-family residential projects.  Each unit is somewhat different, but all have a "Modern Miner" architectural style, with the use of shed roofs, corten steel and concrete board siding, painted in colorful schemes with galvanized culvert used for piers to support decks and overhangs. 

Proposed lot A will be 6,392 square feet and will maintain two detached units.  The east building is a two bedroom, one and one-half bath two-story unit with a full kitchen and living spaces within a total of 1,040 square feet.  The height of this building is 25 feet.  The west building is a one bedroom, one bath unit with a full kitchen and living space, over a two-car garage.  The total square footage of this unit is 400 square feet and the height is 26 feet.  A total of five parking spaces are provided for these two units.

Proposed lot B will be 9,818 square feet and contains a stacked duplex, with each unit consisting of one bedroom, one bath, a full kitchen, and living space, with a total of 440 square feet per unit, and a height of 27 feet.  An additional unit sits to the east, which consists of 440 square feet with one bedroom, one bath, full kitchen, and living space located over a two-car garage and a height of 25 feet.  The original home is 1,576 square feet in size, and is a two bedroom, one and three-quarters bath, with a kitchen and living space and a height of 14 feet.  A total of seven parking spaces are provided for these units.

This application is being processed in accordance with the established modified subdivision standards found within Section 11-20.90 of the Subdivision Code, which states that when a subdivision contains four or fewer lots, the modified subdivision may be utilized and that the requirement for Planning Commission review of a preliminary plat may be waived at the request of the subdivider.  To accomplish this request, staff follows the final plat process outlined Section 11-20.70.030.F of the Subdivision Code, which states that upon receipt of a final recommendation from the Community Development Director and City Engineer, the City Council shall review the final plat for final approval.  Final approval indicates that the plat meets the requirements of the Zoning Code, the Subdivision Code, and the Engineering Design Standards and Specification for New Infrastructure.

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The subject property's existing zoning allows for the proposed subdivision.  No public hearing or public outreach is required as part of the City Council's review of a final plat.