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Planning Commission Member Hallan moved to approve the Metes and Bounds Subdivision Application 16-4453 and waive the ordinance requirement that requires all non-conforming structures on the subject property be brought into conformance as per Section 17-9.4 (2) of the Land Use and Subdivision Ordinance,based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The subject property is currently zoned Shoreline Residential. 2. The lot widths of the proposed parcels both meet the minimum standard of 100 feet. 3. Both of the proposed parcels meet the minimum area requirements of the Shoreline Residential zone. 4. The existing structure on Tract A is located within the bluff. The existing structure on Tract B located near the south property Iine of Tract A-1 is within the bluff impact zone and the OHW setback. The other structures on Tract B also appear to be non-conforming as viewed on the aerial photo. 5. The subject property is not adjacent to the municipal water and wastewater utilities. Tract A does not contain a dwelling. Tract B contains a private SSTS and a 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 existing road line and the property line of the adjacent property. 10.With the proposed lot line adjustment, no new parcels are being created without access to the public right-of-way. The subject property is currently accessed via a private driveway located on the property immediately north of the subject property. It is unclear as to whether or not a formal easement agreement exists for usage of this driveway. The applicants intend to formalize the 33' ingress/egress easement identified on the survey with the owner of the property located immediately north of the subject property. 11. "Tract B Combined" has sufficient frontage on a public right-of-way (State Highway 371). 12. The subject property meets the requirements of the code for stormwater management. 13. There are no public streets proposed within the development. Planning Commission Member Brown seconded the motion. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: None. MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission October 20, 2016