5J - Rezoning from Rural Residential to Transition Residential, Johnson

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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 45 of the previous Ordinance states the requirements for the Rural Residential District: 1. 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: LotWidth-feet,minimum.....................................................................200 Total Lot Area-acres,minimum.................................................................5 Section 5.5 of the current Ordinance states the requirements for the Transitional Residential Zone: i. Purpose and Intent: To provide a residential zoning classification that serves as a medium-density buffer between areas of higher-density and areas of lower-density. The Transitional 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 extensions. �- 2. Compatibility: The Transitional 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 Transitional Residential zone may be established next to the Rural Residential,Agriculture or Forest Management zones so long as these zones do not surround the Transitional Residential zone. The Transitional 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 Total Lot Area-acres,minimum.................................................................5 Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: 1. The rezoning to Transition Residential is consistent with the City's Future Land Use Map,which designates this Property as an Urban/Rural Transition area. 2. Rezoning this property to Transition Residential would not Land Use Ordinance as it does not fall within the projected utility service area. 3. The subject property is adjacent to properties that have been rezoned to Rural Residential to the east, Agriculture to the north, Recreation to the west, and Forest Management to the south. This property also surrounds a property zoned Rural Residential on three sides. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 12-2 May 18,2oo6