3D - Rezoning from Waterfront Commercial to Commercial Shoreline (continued)

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K. The necessity to reserve and restore certain areas having significant historical or ecological value. L. Conflicts between land uses and impacts of commercial uses or higher densities on adjacent properties. M. Alternatives available for desired land use. N. Prevention of spot zoning. 0. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan. P. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Future Land Use Map and any other official maps of the City. Division 55 of the previous Ordinance states the requirements for the Waterfront Commercial District: 1. Purpose and Intent: The Waterfront Commercial District allows for commercial uses that are compatible with waterfront use. It also allows for multi-family dwellings. 2. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: Lot Width—feet,minimum........................267(Tier 2+ Dimension Width) Lot Area—acres,minimum......................Unspecified(Based upon F.A.R.) Section 5.11 of the current Ordinance states the requirements for the Shoreline Commercial(SC) Zone: i. Intent and Purpose: To establish and maintain a land use district for existing commercial, recreationally orientated uses within the shoreland area comprised of campgrounds, resorts, bars restaurants, marinas and similar water oriented uses with independent sanitary facilities and that are compatible with the natural resources of lakes and streams. 2. Compatibility: The Shoreline Commercial zone must be riparian and should be established adjacent to existing Shoreline Commercial zones. The zone may not be established in an area where it is completely surrounded by residential zones. 3. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: Lot Width—feet,minimum...............................300(GD Lake at the OHW) Total Lot Area—acres,minimum..............................................................2.5 Section 5.7 of the current Ordinance contains requirements for the Transition Residential (TR) zone: 1. Intent and Purpose: To provide a residential zoning classification that serves as a medium-density buffer between areas of higher density and areas of lower density. The Transition Residential zone may be utilized in some second-tier shoreland areas and/or on the edge of the municipal utility service area. The zone may or may not be served by municipal sewer and water but must be within the projected utility service area. Development in this zone should facilitate future utility extension. 2. Compatibility: The Transition Residential zone is compatible with and may be established next to the Shoreline Residential, Urban Residential, Downtown Mixed Use, Commercial, and Light Industrial zones. The Transition Residential zone may be established next to the Rural Residential, Agriculture, or Forest Management zones so long as these zones do not surround the Transition Residential zone. The Transition Residential zone should not be established where the zones surrounding it all have similar density characteristics. 3. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: LotWidth—feet,minimum.....................................................................200 Buildable Lot Area—acres,minimum..........................................................5 City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4-2 June 15,2006