5.1 Metes and Bounds Subdivision - Tom Peterson

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A. Guest Quarters. A dwelling guest quarters must meet the following restrictions: (1) Shall be located along with the principal structure on the smallest lot meeting the above requirements. (2) Shall not cover more than 700 square feet of land and must not exceed 15 foot height. (3) Shall be located to reduce its visibility as viewed from public waters and adjacent shorelands. (4) Shall be screened from adjacent parcels and public waters by vegetation,topographical location,increased setback, color or other methods assuming summer leaf on conditions. B. Impervious Coverage. Impervious coverage may be increased by 5%through a conditional use permit if the following is provided: (1) A storm water retention plan showing containment of the 5- year,24-hour storm event on the parcel. (2) Direct runoff of stormwater to adjacent water bodies, including wetlands and adjacent parcels, shall be eliminated through the use of berms or other permanent means. C. Setback from OHW. On parcels with municipal sanitary sewer service, if a structure exists on either side of a proposed structure, the waterfront setback may be altered without variance to conform to the adjoining setbacks provided that the building site is not in a bluff impact zone or the setback less than 50 feet minimum. If no structure exists on either side, a new structure may encroach up to a 50-foot setback from the OHW. D. Stairways,lifts and landings. Stairways and lifts are the preferred alternative to major topographic alterations for achieving access up and down bluffs and steep slopes to shore areas. Stairways and lifts must meet the following design requirements: (1) Stairways and lifts must not exceed 4 feet in width on residential lots. Wider stairways may be used for commercial properties,public open-space recreational properties, and planned unit developments. (2) Landings for stairways and lifts on residential lots must not Pequot Lakes Staff Report 6.i-3 April 24,2o23