03H - Rezoning from Rural Residential to Transition Residential

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J. Availability of public sewer and water utilities. K. The necessity to reserve and restore certain areas having significant historical or ecological value. L. Conflicts between land uses and impacts of commercial uses or higher densities on adjacent properties. M. Alternatives available for desired land use. N. Prevention of spot zoning. O. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan. P. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Future Land Use Map and any other official maps of the City. Section 5.7. of the Ordinance states requirements for the Transition Residential Zone I. Purpose and Intent: To provide a residential zoning classification that serves as a medium-density buffer between areas of higher-density and areas of lower-density. The Transitional Residential zone may be utilized in some second-tier shoreland areas and/or on the edge of the municipal utility service area. The zone may or may not be served by municipal sewer and water but must be within the projected utility service area. Development in this zone should facilitate future utility extensions. 2. Compatibility: The Transitional Residential zone is compatible with and may be established next to the Shoreline Residential, Urban Residential, Downtown Mixed-Use, Commercial and Light Industrial Zones. The Transitional Residential zone may be established next to the Rural Residential, Agriculture or Forest Management zones so long as these zones do not surround the Transitional Residential zone. The Transitional Residential zone should not be established where the zones surrounding it all have similar density characteristics. 3. Lot, Use and Density Requirements. Lot Width- feet, minimum......................................................................200 Buildable Lot Area-acres, minimum..........................................................5 Section 5.12 of the Ordinance states requirements for the Downtown Muted Use Zone I. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for a mix of high-density residential and commercial uses. Development in this zone relies less on automobile traffic and more on walking, biking and other similar modes of transportation. Infrastructure must be in place to provide on-street parking and walkways as well as connection to municipal water and sanitary sewer utilities. Downtown Mixed-Use zones should be clustered to provide the maximum amount of interaction and accessibility between the different establishments. 2. Compatibility: The Downtown Mixed-Use zone is most compatible with and should be established next to the Urban Residential zone, but it also may be adjacent to the Transition Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial Zones. 3. Lot and Use Requirements(DMU): Lot Width- feet, minimum........................................................................25 Buildable Lot Area—square feet, minimum.........................................2,250 Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings for the Planning Commission's consideration: �"' August 2005 Staff Report 8-2