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Pequot Lakes Staff Report 7(a) - 2 January 15, 2015 The applicants are proposing to split an approximate 30 foot strip of land from the west property line of the “Hendrickson Tract” and consolidate it with the “Adams Tract”, which is located immediately to the west. The proposal would bring the “Adams Tract” into conformity meeting the Rural Residential Zone minimum lot area at 5.01 acres. The applicants also propose to split a 30 foot strip of land from the west property line of the “Bank of American Tract” and consolidate it with the “Hendrickson Tract”, which is located immediately to the west. The “Hendrickson Tract” and the “Bank of America Tract” would both continue to meet the minimum lot area for the Rural Residential Zone. The proposed “land swap” would resolve the two non-conforming structure issues with the “Adams Tract” and the “Hendrickson Tract”. Both dwellings would meet the 25-foot side yard setback. However, the 8’ X 12’ accessory structure on the “Adams Tract” and the 8’ X 10’ accessory structure on the “Hendrickson Tract” would remain non- conforming as they would not meet the 25-foot setback requirement. All three applicants have agreed to their respective subdivisions and lot line adjustments. Applicable Regulations: Section 17-5.1, Subdivision 7 outlines the criteria that should be considered when amending the official zoning map or establishing a zoning classification: A. Preservation of natural sensitive areas. B. Present ownership and development. C. Shoreland soil types and their engineering capabilities. D. Topographic characteristics. E. Vegetative cover. F. In-water physical characteristics. G. Recreational use of surface water. H. Road and service center accessibility. I. Socio-economic development needs of the public. J. Availability of public sewer and water utilities. K. The necessity to reserve and restore certain areas having significant historical or ecological value. L. Conflicts between land uses and impacts of commercial uses or higher densities on adjacent properties. M. Alternatives available for desired land use. N. Prevention of spot zoning. O. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan. P. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Future Land Use Map and any other official maps of the City. Section 17-5.6 of the Ordinance contains the requirements for the Rural Residential (RR) Zone: 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification that allows for low- density residential development. Development in this zone is without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibilit y. Rural Residential zoning should be used to preserve rural character. 2. Compatibility: The Rural Residential zone is compatible with and can be