09-21-2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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3. The proposed rezoning to Forest Management meets the compatibility requirements for the zone as the surrounding parcels are also zoned Forest Management. 4. The subject property meets the purpose and intent of the Forest Management zone to protect the natural environment and preserve undeveloped areas. 5. The property meets the minimum lot size requirement of 10 acres for the Forest Management zone as it is roughly 167 acres. 6. The property meets the minimum lot width standard of 300 feet for the Forest Management zone. 7. Rezoning to Forest Management would not constitute a down-zoning since it is consistent with the existing designation as a Forestry zone and the lot size and dimension requirements are the same under the new classification as under the previous Ordinance. 8. Rezoning to Commercial would be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use map, which seeks to create a concentrated commercial district in the core downtown area. 9. Rezoning to Commercial would not meet the compatibility requirements for the Commercial district as the subject properties do not serve as a buffer between higher intensity commercial areas and surrounding residential districts. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. Applicant: City of Pequot Lakes Applicant requests to Rezone from Agricultural and Rural Residential to Forest Management,Agriculture and Rural Residential. Robert and Joan Moberg, property owners. Parcel Identification Numbers: 2902331001300009, 2902331001300009,290233300A00009, and 2902333001300009. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. The Planning Commission pointed out that the northwest parcel adjacent to the spray irrigation field zoned as Rural Residential might encourage development. Rezoning that 16 acre parcel to Agriculture would be buildable with 80%lot size. Keeping that parcel as Agriculture meets the requirements. A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by Tom Adams,to recommend Parcel No. 290233300B00009 be rezoned to Rural Residential,Parcel No. 290233100B00009 (east)be rezoned to Forest Management, and Parcel Numbers 290233100B00009 (west) and 290233300A00009 be rezoned to Agriculture, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The proposed rezoning to Forest Management, Agriculture and Rural Residential, respectfully, would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan in that the area a mix of agriculture and undeveloped, forested land and is currently designated a mix of Agricultural and Rural Residential under the old Ordinance. 2. The proposed rezoning to Forest Management, Agriculture and Rural Residential is consistent with the Future Land Use Map. 3. The proposed rezoning to Forest Management, Agriculture and Rural Residential meets the compatibility requirements for those zones as the surrounding parcels Planning Commission Minutes 4 September 21, 2006