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Owner explores lot split at 320 Jay Ave SE amid DNR easement questions
Summary
At the Feb. 26 Richmond Planning Commission meeting, city planner Kendra Ellner and property owner Eric Leither discussed a proposed lot split at 320 Jay Ave SE; key issues include pending DNR easement determinations, the absence of a land survey, and options such as a Planned Unit Development or formal subdivision.
At its Feb. 26 meeting, the City of Richmond Planning Commission discussed a proposed lot split at 320 Jay Ave SE after owner Eric Leither raised questions about Department of Natural Resources easements and property setbacks, city planner Kendra Ellner said.
Ellner told commissioners she has not yet received a land survey for the property and needs that document to complete a formal review. Leither, who owns the parcel through AOC Land Development Co, said he is "more curious at this time on the DNR easements as well as the set backs on the property," and indicated the current plat shows 320 Jay Ave SE stopping before his parcel and that part of the area is platted as DNR property.
Commissioner Jim Hemmesch suggested that, rather than pursuing a subdivision followed by rezoning and a variance, the owner could consider a Planned Unit Development as an alternative. Ellner said that is an option and emphasized that "no matter what happens with this property it will need to have a public hearing unless Eric decides to not do anything with the property and leaves it the way it is." She also noted the comprehensive plan and zoning map should remain as consistent as possible with any final decision.
The commission agreed there would be no change needed for stormwater drainage because a city-owned drainage pond is adjacent to the property. No formal action was taken on the lot split at the meeting; commissioners and the owner are awaiting DNR clarification and the land survey before returning the item for review.
Next steps: Ellner will complete her review once the survey is available and after the city receives information from the DNR; any formal path (subdivision, rezoning, variance, or PUD) will require a public hearing.
