6.3 Preliminary Plat - The Homes on Firewatch Way

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below the ordinary high water mark, wetlands, areas with high water table,bluffs, lands with slopes exceeding 25% or land containing other significant constraint(s) upon future intended usage, shall not be considered in the minimum size of a lot. The suitability analysis for each lot shall also consider soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential, inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities, near-shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat, presence of significant historic sights, or any other feature of the natural land likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community. 2. All non-conforming structures and uses shall be brought into conformity during the subdivision process, except as specifically waived by motion of the Planning Commission. 3. Each lot shall be adjacent to public sewer or shall have a minimum contiguous lawn area that is free of limiting factors sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment sewage systems. 4. Provisions for water based recreation where near shore aquatic conditions are unsuitable for direct access. 5. Lot areas and dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Chapter, without variance. 6. Lot layouts shall be compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties and/or shall not constrain the future development of adjacent properties if those properties were to be developed as per the Pequot Lakes Land Use and Subdivision Ordinance. 7. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles to straight road lines or radial to curved road lines, radial to lake or stream shores, and shall not contain bends or jogs unless topographic conditions necessitate a different arrangement. Existing structures shall not be construed to be a topographic condition. 8. Each lot shall have a minimum of 33 feet of frontage on a designated right of way. Commonly owned property or Green Space used for access in a Planned Unit Development shall have a minimum of 33 feet of frontage on a public right of way. 9. Proposed streets shall conform to the adopted road plan of the City of Pequot Lakes, County and State highway plans and existing boundary conditions. A. Streets shall be related to the topography so as to produce useable lots and reasonable gradients not in excess of 10% for collector roads and 12% for minor roads. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3.2-4 July 24,2023