3.1 Rezoning from Agriculture to Forest Management - Wesp

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Pefigtit Lakes. (b) Description of the property, including both a legal description and a general description. (c) The general description shall include a description of the location, size,topography, soils, and access to the vegetation management area. (d) The name, address and phone number of the person or persons who will be in charge of the proposed vegetation management project. (e) Additional information that may be required for proper review of the management plan. (3) The management plan shall be made available by the Zoning Administrator for review and,upon,request,to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. D. Establishment of Primary Use. Garages and storage sheds may be permitted in the Forest Management zone without principle dwelling units. Properties with garages and storage sheds without a principal use shall have adequate buildable area for a principle dwelling unit, a sewer treatment system and a well. Staff Findings: Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: 1. The applicant is proposing to rezone 12 acres from "Agriculture"to "Forest Management". 2. The subject property is privately owned. The property owner has indicated plans to subdivide the property into two tracts; each tract would exceed 10 acres in size and 500 feet in width. 3. The subject property is not within the Shoreland Area and no Shoreland soil types have been identified. 4. The vegetative cover of the subject property consists of trees and grasses. 5. The subject property is not adjacent to a public water body. "In-water physical characteristics" and recreational use of surface water do not apply. 6. The subject property is accessed from Evenson Road. 7. The proposed rezoning does not increase the socio-economic development needs of the public. 8. The public sewer and water utilities are not available in the vicinity of the subject property. There are no plans to extend the public utilities to the area of the subject property. 9. The subject property does not contain any known significant historical or ecological value. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3.1-4 July 21,2022