6F - Metes and Bounds Subdivision

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i. The property is properly zoned Light Industrial and is suitable in its natural state for uses as permitted in the LI zone. 2. There are not any significant natural features, such as steep slopes or wetlands, that would constrain future development on these properties. 3. The existing structure located on this property is conforming as it meets all required setbacks and the total impervious coverage falls under the 50% maximum allowed. 4. The existing parcel is served with sanitary sewer. This line will provide access to Tract A but it is not clear how it will service Tract B consistent with the City's requirements for sanitary sewer connection. 5. Municipal water service is available at the northeast corner of the proposed Tract A. It is not clear if this can serve Tract B. 6. The applicant is not proposing any provisions for water-based recreation as these properties are not adjacent to any water bodies. 7. Both lots meet the minimum buildable lot size of 20,000 square feet in the LI zone, with Tract A being 38,790 square feet and Tract B being nearly 41,556 square feet. 8. All lots meet the minimum lot width of loo feet. 9. The parcels meet the impervious coverage requirement of 50% with Parcel A, including a proposed new building,at 28.4%and Parcel B at 33.9%. 1o. The proposed lot layouts are compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties and the proposed lot lines are parallel and perpendicular to existing lot lines. Future development will not be constrained by the proposed lot layouts. 11. The proposed side lot line is at right angles to the existing road line and the property line of the adjacent property. 12. Both tracts meet the minimum access requirements. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve the metes and bounds subdivision, it can develop findings to deny the metes and bounds subdivision, or it can table the subdivision request to gather additional information on which to base a decision or to provide the applicant time to modify the proposal. Staff Recommendation: The only outstanding issue with this subdivision is how municipal sewer and water will be provided to both tracts consistent with the installation requirements of the City. Typically the City would not allow a service connection to extend across one parcel to serve another, which is a situation this subdivision would create. This may or may not be an issue, depending on the policies of the Utility Department. We would recommend that the application be approved subject to the following condition: 1. That the property owner must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Public Utilities Director that municipal water and sewer service can be extended to Tract A and Tract B consistent with the requirements of the City of Pequot Lakes. We will try and have an answer on this issue prior to the meeting so that this condition can be addressed at that time. February 2008 Staff Report Page 21