06.07 Preliminary Plat of "The Range"

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The proposed development includes a 50-foot buffer around the perimeter, as well as a 3o-foot setback from the wetland. The Pequot Lakes Fire Chief has concerns with fire protection of the units. He recommends a hydrant be placed off of the deep well that is proposed for the development. Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the Preliminary Plat of"The Range",based on the following Findings of Fact and subject to the following Conditions: On the conditional use permit and preliminary plat: i. The subject property is located along Little Walnut Lane and is i2.4 acres. 2. The subject property is zoned"Rura1 Residential"and is located within the "Residential-Golf Course Community Overlay District". 3. The request is for a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development and approval of the corresponding Preliminary Plat of"The Range". 4. The proposed development consists of 15 single-family residential building sites and one commonly owned lot to be utilized as"greenspace". On the Conditional Use Permit(Planned Unit Development): 5. The proposed Planned Unit Development is an appropriate use in the "Rural Residential"zone. Residential Planned Unit Developments are allowed in the"Rural Residential"zone with a Conditional Use Permit. 6. The proposed density of the development is 1.25 units per acre. Two units per acre is allowed. �. Lot i6 consists of i1 acres of commonly owned property. The proposed lot includes a wetland,greenspace, and private roadways. 8. The development pattern preserves natural features including trees and other vegetation by utilizing a 50-foot buffer around the perimeter of the development. Trees and other vegetation will also be preserved in Lot�6. 9. The Planned Unit Development is accessed via Little Walnut Lane. 10.The proposed development pattern is in harmony with the land use density,transportation facilities, and community facilities objectives in the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan identifies the subject property as "Rural Residential"which is, "Development patterns in this area are low-density residential. These areas will not be served by municipal utilities and the amount of new roads and development will be limited." 11. The proposed residential lots are 42.0'X 96.0' (4,032 s�. �2. Setbacks: All proposed residential lots and proposed structures are outside the 50-foot buffer. 13.Access: The PUD has direct access to Little Walnut Lane, a private road. Preserve Blvd.was built to highway standards and provides access to the Preserve Golf Course. Access to Little Walnut Lane is from Preserve Blvd. Little Walnut Lane is a gravel road and development of this PUD will provide for a paved road and maintenance by the home owner's association. Council Report 2 May�,2oi9