6A - Metes & Bounds Subdivision, Blesener

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Ordinance details the minimum design standards for a subdivision,and includes the following applicable provisions: 1. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose with minimal alteration required. Land subject to flooding,land below the ordinary high water mark,wetlands,areas with high water table,bluffs,lands with slopes exceeding 12%or land containing other significant constraint(s)upon future intended usage,shall not be considered in the minimum size of a lot. The suitability analysis for each lot shall also consider soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development,severe erosion potential,inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities,near-shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat,presence of significant historic sights,or any other feature of the natural land likely to be harmful to the health,safety,or welfare of future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community. 2. All non-conforming structures and uses shall be brought into conformity during the subdivision process,except as specifically waived by motion of the Planning Commission. 3. Each lot shall be adjacent to public sewer or shall have a minimum contiguous lawn area that is free of limiting factors sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment sewage systems. 4. Provisions for water based recreation where near shore aquatic conditions are unsuitable for direct access. 5. Lot areas and dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, without variance. 6. Lot layouts shall be compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties and/or shall not constrain the future development of adjacent properties if those properties were to be developed as per the Pequot Lakes Land Use and Subdivision Ordinance. 7. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles to straight road lines or radial to curved road lines,radial to lake or stream shores, and shall not contain bends or jogs unless topographic conditions necessitate a different arrangement. Existing structures �-- shall not be construed to be a topographic condition. 8. Each lot shall have a minimum of 33 feet of frontage on a designated right of way. Commonly owned property or Green Space used for access in a Planned Unit Development shall have a minimum of 33 feet of frontage on a public right of way. Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: 1. The properties are properly zoned Shoreline Residential, as they are adjacent to West Twin Lake and are currently used for residential purposes. 2. Both proposed lots meet the minimum required lot size of 20,000 square feet, each having more than two acres of area. 3. Both lots fall just under the minimum lot width of ioo feet,both having about 94 feet of shoreline. 4. Both lots have existing structures. The dwelling on Tract A does not meet the lake setback of 75 feet as it is 37.8 feet from the OHW. The structures on Tract B meet all setback requirements. 5. There are no known historical or ecologically significant areas or sites on the parcels. 6. Both lots are served by on-site septic systems and have more than adequate space to construct a second system should one be required on either lot. 7. No new lots will be created with this lot line adjustment. 8. There are no proposed provisions for water-based recreation, as the properties have suitable access to the lake. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 8-2 June 15,2006 L.