6 (a) Metes and Bounds Subdivision - Helbling Land Company and Michael Bullinge

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11. Lots requiring variances to allow their use for the intended purposes or requiring holding tanks for sewage shall not be allowed. Staff Findings: Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration: 1. The subject property is currently zoned Recreational. This application is contingent on the City Council approving the applicant's request to rezone this parcel to Rural Residential. 2. The lot width of proposed "Tract A" meets the minimum standard of 200 feet. The lot width of the proposed "Remnant Tract" meets the minimum standard of 500 feet. 3. The proposed "Tract A" meets the minimum area requirements of the Rural Residential zone. The proposed "Remnant Tract" meets the minimum area requirement of the Recreation zone. 4. The existing structure on"Tract A"meets all setback requirements. There are no existing structures on the"Remnant Tract." 5. The subject property is not adjacent to the municipal water and wastewater utilities. "Tract A" contains a private SSTS and water well. The existing lift station and drainfield are within the setback. The existing hose bib (yard hydrant) is located on the setback line. "Remnant Tract" does not contain a private SSTS or water well. 6. The property is suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose and this lot split would not be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of future residents or of the community. 7. The applicant is not proposing any provisions for water-based recreation. 8. The proposed lot layout meets the requirements of the ordinance. 9. The proposed side lot lines are at right angles to the adjacent property lines. 10. Each of the proposed parcels has at least 33-feet of frontage on Little Walnut Lane,a 33-foot wide ingress and egress easement. ii. The subject property meets the requirements of the code for stromwater management. 12. There are no public streets proposed within the development. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve the metes and bounds subdivision, deny the metes and bounds subdivision, or table the request if additional information is needed. If the motion is for approval or denial,findings of fact should be cited. Staff Recommendation: The proposed parcels meet the requirements of the Rural Residential Zone. Staff recommends the application be approved with the following condition: 1. The application shall be null and void if the City Council denies Rezoning Application 14-4458. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 7(a)-6 November 20,2014