04G -Rezoning from Forestry to Commercial

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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. Division 40 of the old Ordinance states requirements for the Forestry District i. Purpose and Intent:This district is established for the purpose of efficiently using land to conserve forest resources through the management of land for forest, woodland, or plantation uses, to establish and maintain timber resources and healthy, well-balanced forests, to protect the natural environment, and to preserve undeveloped areas and provide outdoor recreation opportunities. 2. Lot, Use and Density Requirements. Lot Width-feet,minimum........................................................................300 Total Lot Area-acres,minimum.................................................................10 Section 5.7 of the Ordinance states the 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 5.10 of the Ordinance states the requirements for the Commercial Zone 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for commercial uses oriented around the automobile. Parcels are larger than in the Downtown Mixed-Use zone in order to provide on-site parking, on-site stormwater facilities as well as on-site water supply and sewage treatment where municipal utilities are not immediately available. 2. Compatibility: The Commercial zone should be established as a transition zone between the Downtown Mixed-Use zone or the Light Industrial Zone and the surrounding residential zones. The zone may not be established in an area where it is completely surrounded by residential zones. 3. Lot, Use and Density Requirements. Lot Width-feet,minimum............................................................. 50 Buildable Lot Area— Square Feet, (Sewerd/Unsewerd)minimum.10,000/20,000 Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings for consideration by the Planning Commission: 1. The rezoning to Commercial is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. 2. The parcel is bordered on the north by property zoned Commercial. 3. The parcel is bordered on the south and east by property zoned Transition Residential. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 8_2 September 15,2005