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Forest Preservation — The pattern of development provided for in this <br /> area would be very large lot residential(40-8o acres)within forested land. <br /> Forests would be managed to allow for eventual timber harvesting. <br /> Rural Residential — Development patterns in this area are low-density <br /> residential. These areas will not be served by municipal utilities and the <br /> amount of new roads and development will be limited. <br /> Applicable Regulations: Section 1�-5.i, Subdivision �outlines the criteria that <br /> should be considered when amending the official zoning map or establishing a <br /> zoning classification: <br /> A. Preservation of natural sensitive areas. <br /> B. Present ownership and development. <br /> C. Shoreland soil types and their engineering capabilities. <br /> D. Topographic characteristics. <br /> E. Vegetative cover. <br /> F. In-water physical characteristics. <br /> G. Recreational use of surface water. <br /> H. Road and service center accessibility. <br /> I. Socio-economic development needs of the public. <br /> J. Availability of public sewer and water utilities. <br /> K. The necessity to preserve and restore certain areas having significant <br /> historical or ecological value. <br /> L. Conflicts between land uses and impacts of commercial uses or higher <br /> densities on adjacent properties. <br /> M. Alternatives available for desired land use. <br /> N. Prevention of spot zoning. <br /> O. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan. <br /> P. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Future Land Use Map and any <br /> other official maps of the City. <br /> Planning Commission Direction: Mr. Peterson plans to attend this <br /> meeting to gather input from the Planning Commission whether or not to pursue <br /> the rezone request. <br /> Pequot Lakes Staff Report 6(b)-2 <br /> October i9,2oi� <br />