4A - Amended Preliminary Plat of Wilderness Reost Villas

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preservation of open space. 6. Funds received by the City, in lieu of land dedication, shall be placed in a special fund in accordance with Minn. Stat. §462.358 Subdivision 2b, as amended. 7. All land dedication pursuant to this Ordinance shall be conveyed to the City through a Warranty Deed drafted by the City Attorney. Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration: 1. The property is zoned"Shoreline Commercial'and"Open Space." 2. A total of 18 lots are being removed from the previous plat and two additional lots are being added. 3. Lot Number ii has been designated for the lodge building previously approved by the City. 4. The lodge building will be subdivided by a condominium plat in the future. 5. As a PUD, lot size dimensions are not factored in. Instead, overall density and density by tier is considered. This proposal meets the required density requirements. 6. No lots within the plat will require a variance for development. 7. The land is suitable for development without significant alteration. `.. 8. The proposed subdivision includes several existing private roads.,k--,T4ese roads will continue to be maintained by he resort association. 9. The properties will be served by./clustered sewage treatineit system. io. The lot lines are at standard angles and contain no unwarranted jogs or bends. ii. There are no significant historical sites indicated on the survey or known to be on site. 12. There is no indication that this development, with vigorous conditions instituted as part of the CUP process, will harm the health, safety, or welfare of the community. 13. Access to the property is off of adjacent public roadway. 14. The internal streets are privately owned and maintained. 15. No easements for utilities are required. 16. A stormwater management plan indicating the loo-year storm event can be managed on the subject property has been submitted. 17. An acceptable erosion control plan has been submitted. 18. The proposal includes no increase in City road maintenance costs, yet will increase city tax revenue. A cost-benefit analysis indicates no long-term cost for the Pequot Lakes taxpayer from this development. 19. A park dedication fee was paid during the initial platting. The City of Pequot Lakes will not require additional park dedication fee for the replatting of this property as the units are simply being realigned/reconfigured and there will therefore be no increase in park demand due to this development. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a)-ii May 15,2014