4B - Rezoning from Forestry to Agriculture & Forest Management, Georges

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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 40 of the previous Ordinance states the requirements for the Forestry District: 1. Purpose and Intent:This district is established for the purpose of efficiently using land to conserve forest resources through the management of land for forest, woodland, or plantation use, to establish and maintain timber resources and health, well-balanced forests, to protect the natural environment, and to preserve undeveloped areas and provide outdoor recreation opportunities. 2. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: Lot Width—feet,minimum.....................................................................300 Lot Area—acres,minimum........................................................................10 Section 5.5 of the Ordinance states the requirements for the Agriculture Zone: 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for the preservation of family farms and small-scale agricultural uses and to allow for low density residential development compatible with these uses. Development patterns are characterized as very low-density residential without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility.Agriculture zoning should be used to preserve rural character. 2. Compatibility: Agriculture zones would generally be compatible with and can be established next to Forest Management, Rural Residential, Transition Residential, Commercial,and Light Industrial zones. 3. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: Lot Width—feet,minimum.....................................................................500 Total Lot Area—acres,minimum...............................................................20 Section 5.6 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: Lot Width—feet,minimum.....................................................................300 Total Lot Area—acres,minimum...............................................................10 Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: i. The proposed rezonings to Agriculture and Forest Management are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map, which designates these areas as such. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 2-2 April 20,2006