04E - Rezoning from Transition Residential to Urban 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 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 Residential PUD Maximum Density...................................................2 units per acre Section 5.9 of the Ordinance states the requirements for the Urban Residential Zone 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a residential zoning classification that contains an urban development pattern characterized by traditional grid-style lot block layouts. Parcels are either served by or designed for municipal sewer and water utilities, an urban road section with sidewalks and a boulevard,and are generally within walking distance of the Downtown Mixed-Use District. 2. Compatibility: The Urban Residential zone is compatible with and must be established next to the Downtown Mixed-Use zone or the Shoreline Residential zone. The Urban Residential zone may be established in areas abutting Transition Residential, Commercial,or Light Industrial zones. 3. Lot,Use and Density Requirements. Lot Width-feet,minimum......................................................................................50 Buildable Lot Area—square feet,minimum......................................................6,250 Residential PUD Maximum Density(sewered)....................2 units per 6,250 sq.ft. Residential PUD Maximum Density(unsewered).............2 units per 20,000 sq.ft. Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings for the Planning Commission's consideration: i. The rezoning to Urban Residential is not consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map,which designates this area as Urban/Rural Transition. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 6-2 October 20,2005