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Applicable Statutes: Section 5.1,Subdivision 7 outlines the criteria that should be considered <br /> when amending the official zoning map or establishing a zoning classification: <br /> A. Preservation of natural sensitive areas. <br /> B. Present ownership and development. <br /> C. Shoreland soil types and their engineering capabilities. <br /> D. Topographic characteristics. <br /> E. Vegetative cover. <br /> F. In-water physical characteristics. <br /> G. Recreational use of surface water. <br /> H. Road and service center accessibility. <br /> I. Socio-economic development needs of the public. <br /> J. Availability of public sewer and water utilities. <br /> K. The necessity to reserve and restore certain areas having significant historical or <br /> ecological value. <br /> L Conflicts between land uses and impacts of commercial uses or higher densities on <br /> adjacent properties. <br /> M. Alternatives available for desired land use. <br /> N. Prevention of spot zoning. <br /> 0. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan. <br /> P. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Future Land Use Map and any other official <br /> maps of the City. <br /> Section 5.4 of the Ordinance states the requirements for the Forest Management Zone: <br /> I. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for sustainable management of <br /> forested areas, to establish and maintain timber resources, to protect the natural <br /> environment, to preserve undeveloped areas, and to provide recreation opportunities. <br /> Development patterns are characterized as very low-density residential without <br /> municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Forest <br /> Management zoning should be used to preserve rural character. <br /> 2. Compatibility: Forest Management zones would generally be compatible with, and can <br /> be established adjacent to, Agriculture, Rural Residential, Transition Residential, <br /> Commercial, and Light Industrial zones. The zone may also be compatible with other <br /> zones in areas where forest stands a dst. <br /> 3. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: <br /> LotWidth—feet,minimum.....................................................................300 <br /> Buildable Lot Area—acres,minimum........................................................10 <br /> Section 5.10 of the Ordinance states the requirements for the Commercial Zone: <br /> I. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for commercial uses oriented <br /> around the automobile. Parcels are larger than in the Downtown Mixed Use zone in <br /> order to provide on-site parking and on-site stormwater facilities,as well as on-site water <br /> supply and sewage treatment where municipal utilities are not immediately available. <br /> 2. Compatibility:The Commercial zone should be established as a transition zone between <br /> the Downtown Mixed Use zone or the Light Industrial zone and the surrounding <br /> residential zones. The zone may not be established in an area where it is completely <br /> surrounded by residential zones. <br /> 3. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: <br /> LotWidth—feet,minimum........................................................................50 <br /> Buildable Lot Area(unsewered)—square feet,minimum................20,000 <br /> Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the <br /> Planning Commission: <br /> City of Pequot Lakes staff Report <br /> `'' June 15,2006 3-4 <br />