10-18-2007 Planning Commission Minutes

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1. The land is properly zoned Shoreland Residential and is suitable in its natural state for residential uses as permitted in the SR zone, as the property has been used for residential. 2. While there is a bluff on the north end of the properties, the proposed Tracts are large enough in size to accommodate normally permitted structures while meeting all required bluff, yard, and OHW setbacks. 3. All of the existing structures are non-conforming, except for the existing garage, due their locations in regards to lake and bluff setbacks. The proposed Tract B contains an existing shed that is currently located near the western property line. The applicant proposes to relocate this shed. Other than that shed, the proposed lot line adjustment does not make any of the existing buildings non-conforming. 4. Each of the dwellings has a separate on-site sewage treatment system. 5. The applicant is not proposing any additional provisions for water-based recreation as these properties are existing uses. 6. Both proposed lots meet the minimum buildable lot size of 20,000 square feet in the SR zone,with Tract A being 3.5 acres and Tract B being 2.8 acres. 7. All lots meet the minimum lot width of 100 feet, with Tract A being approximately 180 feet wide and Tract B being approximately 150 feet wide. 8. All the lots meet the impervious coverage limit of 20% for the Shoreline Residential zone, with Tract A having approximately 1% coverage and Tract B currently having about 3% coverage. 9. 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. 10. The proposed side lot line is not at right angles with the road due to the curve in the road at this location. 11. Both lots meet the minimum frontage on public right-of-way requirement of 33 feet, having more than 100 feet each. 12.No new lots are being created with the proposed subdivision. Rather, the subdivision will eliminate the non-conforming parcel 3A by combining it with Lot 4 into Tract A. subject to the following condition: 1. The shed located on Tract B on the shoreline and within the western side yard setback shall be removed or relocated to an entirely conforming location on the property within six months of approval of this application. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. Banners—Discussion: Mr. Schmidt explained the Staff Report. Staff has recommended that Temporary Signs require a permit, 30-day limit per calendar year with a size limit of one-half of allowed area for a permanent sign. The number and size, cumulative or not, was discussed. Pequot Lakes Planning Commission 3 Minutes October 18, 2007