(A) This section shall apply to the following applications:
(1) In the case of a request to divide a portion of a lot where the division is to permit the adding of a parcel of land to an abutting lot so that no additional lots are created and both new lots conform to Zoning Ordinance lot size minimum standards.
(2) In the case of a request to combine 2 existing platted lots.
(3) In the case of a request to divide a lot from a larger tract of land and thereby creating no more than 2 lots, both of which conform to zoning ordinance minimum standards. To qualify, the parcel of land shall not have been part of a minor subdivision within the last 5 years.
(4) Consolidations. The owner of 2 or more contiguous parcels or lots of record may, subject to the Planning Commission and City Council review and approval, consolidate said parcels into 1 parcel of record. The proposed parcels shall not cause any portion of the existing lots, parcels, or existing building to be in violation of the Center City zoning ordinance.
(5) Corrections. When a survey or description of a parcel or lot has been found to be inadequate to describe the actual boundaries, approval of a corrective subdivision may be requested. This type of subdivision creates no new lots or streets.
(B) Content and data requirements.
(1) The data and supportive information detailing the proposed subdivision shall be as follows:
(a) Certificate of survey. The requested minor subdivision shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor in the form of a certificate of survey, if the property affected is registered land, a registered land survey shall be required. Ten copies of the survey shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than 2 weeks prior to the next Planning Commission meeting. Contents of the certificate of survey shall include:
1. North arrow.
2. Lot sizes in square feet, prior to and after the proposed split.
3. Existing buildings and setbacks from proposed lot lines.
4. Tree cover and existing vegetation.
5. Legal descriptions for the parcels to be created.
6. All encroachments, easements of record or rights-of-way encumbering the property.
7. Water courses, including delineated wetlands. The ordinary high-water level (OHWL) of any DNR protected waters, public waters and the 100-year flood elevations.
(b) Additional information. In addition to the certificate of survey, the applicant shall submit:
1. A special assessment search.
2. Property owners names, addresses and contact information and proof of ownership.
3. Zoning of all affected parcels.
(2) The minor subdivision shall conform to all design standards as specified in the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Any proposed deviation from said standards shall require the processing of a variance request.
(C) Procedure.
(1) A development application form with required fees shall be submitted to the City of Center City.
(2) Minor subdivision of land abutting upon any existing or proposed trunk highway, county road or highway or county state-aid highway shall be subject to review of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and/or Chisago County Highway Department.
(3) Minor subdivision of land located within a Shoreland District or Floodplain District shall be subject to review of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
(4) The Planning Commission and city staff shall have the authority to request additional information from the applicant pertinent to the minor subdivision. Failure to provide the necessary supportive information may be grounds for denial of the request.
(5) The Zoning Administrator shall instruct the appropriate planning, engineering, and legal staff to prepare technical reports where appropriate, and provide general assistance in preparing a recommendation on the action for the Planning Commission and City Council.
(6) The Zoning Administrator shall forward the request on to the Planning Commission for review and the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to the City Council.
(7) Upon receiving the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission and city staff, the City Council shall act upon the minor subdivision within 60 days from the date of submission of a complete application, unless an extension has been provided by the applicant, pursuant to M.S. § 15.99.
(a) The City Council may approve the minor subdivision with conditions that must be met to ensure the minor subdivision is compliant with the regulations of the Center City subdivision and zoning ordinances, as may be amended, and other applicable requirements.
(b) The City Council shall prepare findings and deny a minor subdivision if it is found to be premature or fails to comply with regulations of the Center City subdivision and zoning ordinances, as may be amended, or other applicable requirements.
(D) Recording. If the minor subdivision is approved by the City Council, the applicant shall record the deed and the accompanying certificate of survey, in the Office of the Chisago County Recorder within 90 days after the date of approval, otherwise the approval of the minor subdivision shall be considered void.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011; Am. Ord. 2022-04-05D, passed 4-5-2022)