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1. The property is properly zoned Rural Residential, Open Space, Shoreline �- Residential and Transition Residential. Tract A is currently used for residential purposes while Tract B is vacant and does not have a use established. 2. Tract A would meet the minimum requirements for the Rural Residential district when it is combined with the parcel abutting it to the north. Tract B would meet the minimum requirements for the Transition Residential, Open Space, and Shoreline Residential districts. 3. Both Tracts A and B have more than 20,000 square feet of buildable area. Neither Tract A nor Tract B would be constrained from future development. 4. There are not any nonconforming structures located on Tract A or Tract B. 5. The survey does not indicate the impervious surface coverage for Tract A but it is evident that it is less than 15 percent. Tract B does not contain any impervious surface coverage. 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. It is assumed that Tract A contains a SSTS as it contains two existing buildings. Tract B does not contain a SSTS and staff is attempting to verify whether soils information is available from the local SWCD and whether that is sufficient to verify the suitability of the site for two sewer sites, 8. The applicant is not proposing any provisions for water -based recreation. 9. Both tracts will conform to the minimum requirements of all four zoning districts they encompass. 10. The proposed lots are unique in that they are currently split due to Highway 371 and County Road'' 17. The existing lot lines are compatible with the layout of existing properties in this area and will not constrain future development of adjoining properties. 11. The existing lot lines are jagged and not at right angles to existing road lines but follow the existing pattern of the right -of -way in this unique area. 12. Both Tract A and Tract B meet the minimum frontage on public right -of -way requirement of 33 feet. Subject to the following condition: 1. Upon approval, the portion of the property that is zoned Rural Residential (Tract A) shall be submitted to Crow Wing County for a lot consolidation with Parcel 290101200CA0009. OLD BUSINESS: a. Comprehensive Plan Discussion — There was no update on the sections previously discussed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by John Derksen, to approve the December Minutes, as corrected. All members voted "aye ". Motion carried. Minutes 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission January 21, 2010