10-16-2001 Planning Commission Meeting

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developments; 2. physical and aesthetic impacts of increased density; 3. suitability of lands for the planned unit development approach; 4. level of current development in the area;and 5. amounts and types of ownership of undeveloped lands. SECTION 14.43:PERMISSIBLE AND CONDITIONAL USES SECTION 14.431:LAND USES The land use classification list includes many uses of land,but is not meant to be all-inclusive. For uses not included in this list,application shall be made to the Planning Commission for interpretation. SECTION 14.432:PERMITTED USES Land use marked"P"in the classification list is permitted in the district subject to general provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 14.433: CONDITIONAL USES Land uses marked "C" in the classification list is permitted in the district only if a conditional use permit is granted by the Planning Commission. Classification has reference to commercial type developments and not home occupations. Land uses not classified will be processed as Conditional Use Permits. SECTION 14.435: DOCKS REQUIRING CONDITION USE PERMITS "Dock"means a narrow platform whether seasonal or permanent extending waterward from the shoreline intended for ingress and egress for moored watercraft or to provide access to deeper water for swimming,fishing,or other water-oriented recreational activities. Elements considered part of a dock are storage lockers less than three feet in height measured from the platform of the dock and benches. Elements not pertinent to a dock that are prohibited include walls,railings or fences attached to a dock. "Dock Length"shall be measured from the Ordinary High Water Mark on a line parallel to the property sidelines as extended into the lake. Dock permits may be required from the MN Department of Natural Resources,the Corps of Engineers,or other entities with Jurisdiction. 1. Docks over 75 feet in length in wetlands located below the ordinary high water mark except seasonal docks in existence and used within the preceding twelve months prior to the effective date of this amendment 2. Docks within 10 feet of a line parallel to the property sidelines. 3. Docks which provide more than two slips and serve more than one property. :SECTION 14.44:LAND USE CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS The abbreviations and definitions of land uses in the classification list are as follows: A/F: Ag/Forestry means agricultural or silvicultural land use.Typically large parcels in excess of 10 acres,allowable single Family density, 1 unit per 10 acres,or more.May include County Tax Forfeit. WR: Wooded Residential means low density, off lake shoreland or similar land use, and wooded land serving both as a buffer between ag/forestry and residential uses,and as a rural single family setting with limited ag/forestry uses, 1 unit per 1 acre. MR: Medium density residential means lakeshore,shoreland,previously developed shoreland,or areas served by public sewer. Density controlled by lake classification- 1 unit per 15,000 square feet(sewered)or 20,000 square feet (unsewered)minimum. P.U.D.s allowed for residential use in accordance with DNR guidelines-one and two family dwellings only. C:\OPLIMIT\DOCS\ord#163.doc 32