5G - Rezoning from Rural Residential to Rural Residential, Watt

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I. Socio-economic development needs of the public. J. Availability of public sewer and water utilities. 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. O. 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 45 of the previous Ordinance states the requirements for the Rural Residential District: i. Purpose and Intent: Residential areas developed at a density and character compatible with agricultural uses to maintain the rural character of the district. Planned Unit Developments or cluster developments are allowed as a Conditional Use Permit on lands that are suitable with the intent to maximize and preserve green space and historical features of the area. 2. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: Lot Width—feet,minimum.....................................................................200 TotalLot Area—acres, minimum............................................................... .5 Section 5.6 of the current Ordinance states the requirements for the Rural Residential zone: 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification that allows for low-density residential development. Development in this zone is without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Rural Residential zoning should be used to preserve rural character. 2. Compatibility: The Rural Residential zone is compatible with and can be established �-- adjacent to Forest Management and Agriculture zones, but may not be completely surrounded by those zones. The Rural Residential Zone must be adjacent to land zoned Rural Residential, Transition Residential, Light Industrial or Commercial. The Rural Residential zone may be established next to the Shoreland Residential zone or the Water Resource zone. 3. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: LotWidth—feet,minimum.....................................................................200 Total Lot Area—acres,minimum.................................................................5 Section 5.10 of the current Ordinance states the requirements for the Commercial zone: 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for commercial uses oriented around the automobile. Parcels are larger than in the Downtown Mixed-Use zone in order to provide on-site parking, on-site stormwater facilities as well as on-site water supply and sewage treatment where municipal utilities are not immediately available. 2. Compatibility: The Commercial zone should be established as a transition zone between the Downtown Mixed-Use zone or the Light Industrial Zone and the surrounding residential 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........................................................................50 Total Lot Area—acres,minimum......................20,000 sq.ft.(Unsewered) Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 8-2 May 18,20o6