11-20-2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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northwest across the Rasmussen property. For Tract A to have 33 feet of public right-of- way, Tract A will need to include a"flag" strip 33 feet wide along the westerly line of the subject property. Planning Commission Member Hallan stated that due to the discussions between the City and the State, the County roadbed will not be maintained. When asked if this subdivision could be approved without a new Certificate of Survey, Mr. Burslie stated a condition could be added that a new survey including a new legal description be submitted by applicant prior to City approval. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Habein, seconded by Planning Commission Member Oraskovich, to approve the Metes and Bounds subdivision, subject to the following Findings of Fact: 1. The subject property is currently zoned Agriculture. This application is contingent on the City Council approving the applicant's request to rezone this parcel to Rural Residential. 2. The lot widths of the proposed parcels both meet the minimum standard of 200 feet. 3. Both of the proposed parcels meet the minimum area requirements of the Rural Residential zone. 4. The existing structures on"Tract B"meets all setback requirements. There are no existing structures on"Tract A." 5. The subject property is not adjacent to the municipal water and wastewater utilities."Tract B" contains a private SSTS and water well. "Tract A" does not contain a private SSTS or water well. 6. The property is suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose and this lot split would not be harmful to the health,safety,or welfare of future residents or of the community. 7. The applicant is not proposing any provisions for water-based recreation. 8. The proposed lot layout meets the requirements of the ordinance. 9. The proposed side lot lines are at right angles to the existing road line and the property line of the adjacent property. The east property line will be the west right-of-way line of the new State Highway 371 alignment. 10. Each of the proposed parcels has at least 33-feet of frontage on public right-of-way. 11. The subject property meets the requirements of the code for stromwater management. 12. There are no public streets proposed within the development. Subject the following conditions: i. The application shall be null and void if the City Council denies Rezoning Application 14-69. 2. Applicant shall provide a new Certificate of Survey for Tract A that includes a 33- foot strip of land along the west boundary of this parcel to the location where it would meet the public right-of-way of the new County Road 112. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission November 20, 2014