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COMMUNITYGRoWTH <br /> 1 N S T 1 T U T E �j Grygj <br /> EVvrts in Sall Town Planning 1� im <br /> Lake — <br /> Lot 1 5 acres 2.75 acres 5 acres 10 acres <br /> Lot 2 5 acres 2.75 acres 5 acres 10 acres <br /> Lot 3 5 acres 2.75 acres 5 acres 1/3 acre <br /> Lot 4 5 acres 2.75 acres 2 acres 1/3 acre <br /> Lot 5 5 acres 2.75 acres 2 acres 1/3 acre <br /> Lot 6 5 acres 2.75 acres 1 acre 1/3 acre <br /> Lot 7 5 acres 2.75 acres 1 acre 1/3 acre <br /> Lot 8 5acres 2. acres 11: 1 acre <br /> TOTAL 4o acres 4o acres 4o acres 4o acres <br /> As depicted,the current ordinance drives one standard for all properties and provides no <br /> open space. The proposed amendments provide flexibility for lot size based on the <br /> topography of the property, the preferences of the developer and the market and also <br /> preserves open space. <br /> • That the conditional use permit fee for a conventional subdivision is <br /> overly burdensome to property owners. <br /> The cost for a Conditional Use Permit is $450. This is a hearing fee that covers the cost <br /> of notifications,materials,research and time for preparing for and conducting the public <br /> hearing. The City does not currently cover its costs in this type of a transaction. <br /> The platting process involves spending thousands or tens of thousands of dollars for <br /> survey and engineering work. While the $45o hearing fee may be an annoyance to an <br /> applicant,it is not going to be a"make or break"fee associated with a development. <br /> Additionally, it is important to point out that this fee will only apply where the applicant <br /> believes their property cannot be developed by conservation design. We believe this will <br /> be relatively few, if any, properties within the City of Pequot Lakes. While this is an <br /> option for property owners,we do not anticipate this being frequently utilized. <br /> The City can choose to up-front, waive the fee for this type of an application. The City <br /> could also amend the fee schedule to refund the fee is the application is successful, thus <br /> discouraging frivolous applications. Finally, the City could choose to maintain the fee. <br /> This is a matter of policy which Staff does not have a recommendation. <br /> Pequot Lakes Staff Report 7(d)-2 <br /> June i9,2oo8 <br />