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STAFF REPORT <br /> Application: Preliminary Plat of Voyagers Pass <br /> Applicants: Joyce Mikesh and Jerry Solomon <br /> Background Information: Ms. Mikesh and Mr. Solomon own a little over 8 acres of <br /> property along the west side of the channel between Sibley Lake and Mayo Lake. The <br /> property is zoned Residential. There are seeking to divide the property into six <br /> residential lots and six outlots. Five of the outlots would be designated for construction <br /> of accessory structures and the sixth outlot would be designated for a neighborhood park. <br /> A new road, Voyagers Lane, would be established as a municipal street. <br /> Applicable Statutes: Section 140 deals with subdivisions. Subpart`B" list the <br /> submittal items required for a preliminary plat including existing features and proposed <br /> layout. <br /> Subpart "D" discusses minimum design standards. These include the following(only <br /> applicable standards listed): <br /> 1. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the <br /> intended purpose with minimal alteration. Land subject to flooding, land <br /> below the ordinary high water mark, wetlands, areas with high water table, <br /> bluffs or land containing other significant constraint(s)upon future intended <br /> usage, shall not be considered in the minimum size of the lot. The suitability <br /> analysis for each lot shall also consider soil and rock formations with severe <br /> limitations for development, severe erosion potential, steep topography, <br /> inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities, nearshore aquatic <br /> conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, important fish and wildlife <br /> habitat, presence of significant historic sites, or any other feature of the natural <br /> land likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of future residents of <br /> the proposed subdivision or of the community. <br /> 2. Each lot shall have a minimum contiguous lawn area that is free of limiting <br /> factors sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment sewage <br /> systems. New lots requiring mound systems or holding tanks shall not be <br /> allowed. <br /> 3. Lot areas and dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning <br /> Ordinance, without a variance. <br /> 4. Lot layouts shall be compatible with the existing layout of adjoining <br /> properties. <br /> 5. Each lot shall have a minimum of thirty-three feet(33') frontage on a <br /> designated right of way. <br /> a. Proposed streets shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan of the <br /> City, County and State Highway plans and existing boundary <br /> conditions. <br /> CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES PAGE 1 <br /> OCTOBER 2003 STAFF REPORT <br />