5H - Rezoning from Agricultural to Forest Management and Rural Residential, Saxvold

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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. 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 35 of the previous Ordinance states the requirements for the Agricultural District: i. Purpose and Intent: This district is intended to allow traditional agricultural uses and conserve agricultural resources while allowing low density residential development compatible with agricultural uses. 2. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: LotWidth—feet,minimum.....................................................................500 LotArea—acres,minimum........................................................................20 Section 5.4 of the Ordinance states the requirements for the Forest Management Zone: i. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for the sustainable management of forest areas, to establish and maintain timber resources, to protect the natural environment, to preserve undeveloped areas, and to provide recreation opportunities. Development patterns are characterized as very low-density residential without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Forest Management zoning should be used to preserve rural character. 2. Compatibility: Forest Management zones would generally be compatible with and can be established adjacent to Agriculture, Rural Residential, Transition Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial zones. The zone may also be compatible with other `.. zones in areas where forest stands exist. 3. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: LotWidth—feet,minimum.....................................................................300 Total Lot Area—acres,minimum...............................................................10 Section 5.6 of the Ordinance states the requirements for the Rural Residential Zone: 4. 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. 5. Compatibility: The Rural Residential zone is compatible with and can be established adjacent to Forest Management and Agriculture zones, but many not be completely surrounded by these 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. 6. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: Lot Width—feet,minimum.....................................................................200 Buildable Lot Area—acres,minimum..........................................................5 Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 9-2 IN-1 May i8,2oo6