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i <br /> City of <br /> COMMUNITY <br /> GROWTH Pequot _ <br /> INSTITUTE <br /> i <br /> Applicable Regulations: Section 17-5.1, Subdivision 7 outlines the criteria that should <br /> be considered when amending the official zoning map or establishing a zoning <br /> classification: <br /> A. Preservation of natural sensitive areas. <br /> B. Present ownership and development. <br /> C. Shoreland soil types and their engineering capabilities. <br /> D. Topographic characteristics. <br /> E. Vegetative cover. <br /> F. In-water physical characteristics. <br /> G. Recreational use of surface water. <br /> H. Road and service center accessibility. <br /> I. Socio-economic development needs of the public. <br /> J. Availability of public sewer and water utilities. <br /> K. The necessity to reserve and restore certain areas having significant historical or <br /> ecological value. <br /> L. Conflicts between land uses and impacts of commercial uses or higher densities <br /> on adjacent properties. <br /> M. Alternatives available for desired land use. <br /> N. Prevention of spot zoning. <br /> O. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan. <br /> P. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Future Land Use Map and any other <br /> official maps of the City. <br /> Section 17-5.4 of the Ordinance contains the requirements for the Forest Management <br /> (FM)Zone: <br /> 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for sustainable <br /> management of forested areas, to establish and maintain timber resources, to <br /> protect the natural environment, to preserve undeveloped areas and to provide <br /> recreation opportunities. Development patterns are characterized as very low- <br /> density residential without municipal utility service and with only limited <br /> demand for accessibility. Forest Management zoning should be used to preserve <br /> rural character. <br /> 2. Compatibility: Forest Management zones would generally be compatible <br /> with and can be established adjacent to Agriculture, Rural Residential,Transition <br /> Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial zones. The zone may also be <br /> compatible with other zones in areas where forest stands exist. <br /> 3. Lot, Use and Density Requirements. <br /> Lot Width- feet, minimum................................................................. 300 <br /> Total Lot Area-acres,minimum ..............................................................10 <br /> Buildable Lot Area- acres, minimum.........................................................5 <br /> Setback, right-of-way, collector and arterial streets <br /> - feet,minimum .........................................................................................50 <br /> Setback, side - feet, minimum...................................................................25 <br /> Setback, corner side - feet, minimum........................................................40 <br /> Maximum impervious coverage............................................................ 10% <br /> Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(b)-2 <br /> April 18,2013 <br />