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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 /> O. 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 /> Division 40 of the previous Ordinance states the requirements for the Forestry District: <br /> 1. Purpose and Intent:This district is established for the purpose of efficiently using land to <br /> conserve forest resources through the management of land for forest, woodland, or <br /> plantation use, to establish and maintain timber resources and health, well-balanced <br /> forests, to protect the natural environment, and to preserve undeveloped areas and <br /> provide outdoor recreation opportunities. <br /> 2. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: <br /> Lot Width—feet,minimum.....................................................................300 <br /> Lot Area—acres,minimum........................................................................10 <br /> Section 5.5 of the Ordinance states the requirements for the Agriculture Zone: <br /> 4. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for the preservation of family <br /> farms and small-scale agricultural uses and to allow for low density residential <br /> development compatible with these uses. Development patterns are characterized as <br /> very low-density residential without municipal utility service and with only limited <br /> demand for accessibility.Agriculture zoning should be used to preserve rural character. <br /> 5. Compatibility: Agriculture zones would generally be compatible with and can be <br /> Nk., established next to Forest Management, Rural Residential, Transition Residential, <br /> Commercial,and Light Industrial zones. <br /> 6. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: <br /> LotWidth—feet,minimum.....................................................................500 <br /> Total Lot Area—acres,minimum...............................................................20 <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 exist. <br /> 3. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: <br /> LotWidth—feet,minimum.....................................................................300 <br /> Buildable Lot Area—acres,minimum........................................................io <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 6-2 <br /> May i8,2006 <br />