3B - Preliminary Plat Application

Home Browse Search

Ciry a COMMU T I T U O T E qj' Peuot I N 5 T T U T E '1 STAFF REPORT _ Application: Preliminary Plat of CIC 1079,Wilderness Resort Villas Applicant: Wilderness Resort Villas,LLC Agenda Item:3(b) Background Information: The applicant is seeking to replat the property consistent with the prior approvals and the new Conditional Use Permit request. The replatting is necessary to allow for the units to be moved and also for the sale of the individual storage units to owners within the development. As part of this application, Lots 7 and 8 are being moved to the south and are being combined into a duplex structure. Lots 9 and 10 are being similarly combined, but will remain near their current location. Lot 11 is being realigned slightly for construction reasons,but remains in essentially the same location. Lots 42 through 45 are being relocated to make room for the lodge and fitness center/swimming pool. Lots 42 and 43 are going to be combined as a duplex, as are lots 44 and 45• The property is zoned a combination of Shoreland Commercial and Open Space. A rezoning will be necessary to relocate the zones consistent with the new plat. Applicable Regulations: Section 17-9.4 through 17-9.10 of the City Code addresses issues relating to subdivisions that need to be addressed during the preliminary platting process. Section 17-9.4 DESIGN LAYOUT STANDARDS-MINIMUM The following design standards shall be considered minimum acceptable requirements in the review of the proposed subdivision by the Zoning Administrator, City Attorney, City Engineer, Planning Commission and Council, except as waived by variance approved by the Board of Adjustment. 1. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose with minimal alteration required. Land subject to flooding, land below the ordinary high water mark, wetlands, areas with high water table, bluffs, lands with slopes exceeding 25% or land containing other significant constraint(s) upon future intended usage, shall not be considered in the minimum size of a lot.The suitability analysis for each lot shall also consider soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential, inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities, near-shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat, presence of significant historic sights, or any other feature of the natural land likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community. _ 2. All non-conforming structures and uses shall be brought into conformity during the subdivision process, except as specifically waived by motion of the Planning Commission. 3. Each lot shall be adjacent to public sewer or shall have a minimum — contiguous lawn area that is free of limiting factors sufficient for the construction Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(b)-1 April 17,2Oo8