9A - Metes and Bounds Subdivision

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Unit Development shall have a minimum of 33 feet of frontage on a public right- of-way. Staff Findings:The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration: i. The property is properly zoned Commercial and is suitable in its natural state for — commercial uses as permitted in the C zone. The property has been used for commercial purposes. 2. There are not any significant natural features, such as steep slopes or wetlands that would constrain future development on these properties. 3. The Gravel driveway on Tract A encroaches upon the side yard setback.The other structures located on this property are conforming as they meet all required setbacks and the total impervious falls under the 25%maximum allowed. — 4. Each of the lots in the proposed subdivision has a separate on-site sewage treatment system. 5. Both Tract A and Tract B have an on-site well for a water supply source. 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 C zone,with Tract A being 21,o61 square feet and Tract B being 40,521 square feet. — Tract C would be a non-conforming lot for the sole purpose of ingress,egress,and utility easement. 8. Tracts A and B meet the minimum lot width of 50 feet, with both Tract A and _ Tract B being just over 117 feet wide. 9. Tracts A and B meet the impervious coverage limit of 25% for the Commercial zone, with Tract A having approximately 23.8% coverage and Tract B currently having about 12.1%coverage. 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 Tract A and Tract B meet the minimum frontage on public right-of-way requirement of 33 feet,with the subdivision of Tract C being reserved for ingress — and egress for both Tracts A and B and lands to the west of the subject property. Tracts A and B would each own an undivided one-half interest in Tract C. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission may approve the metes and bounds subdivision, develop findings to deny the metes and bounds subdivision, or 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: Staff is recommending approval of the metes and bounds subdivision along with the following conditions: 1. The owners of Tracts A and B shall submit a common ownership and maintenance agreement of Tract C to the City. 2. The gravel driveway on Tract A shall be reduced in such a way so not as to — encroach upon the side yard setback. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 9(a)-3 April 17,2Oo8