4H - Preliminary Plat of Tall Timbers (continued), Pederson

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�. STAFF REPORT Application: Preliminary Plat of Tall Timbers Applicant: Scott Pederson Background: The applicant is proposing to build thirteen new rental units and maintain two owner-occupied units within 15.34 acres located south of CSAH 17 along the north shore of Sibley Lake. This report reviews the preliminary plat application which will create the subdivision designed in the planned unit development. This application is contingent upon the approval of the accompanying conditional use permit for a planned unit development. Applicable Statutes: Section 9.4 describes the minimum design standards for a proposed subdivision as follows: 1. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose with minimal alteration required. Land subject to flooding, land below the ordinary high water mark,wetlands,areas with high water table,bluffs,lands with slopes exceeding 12% or land containing other significant constraint(s) upon future intended usage, shall not be considered in the minimum size of a lot. The suitability analysis for each lot shall also consider soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential, inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities, near-shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat, presence of significant historic sights, or any other feature of the natural land likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community. 2. All non-conforming structures and uses shall be brought into conformity during the `.- subdivision process, except as specifically waived by motion of the Planning Commission. 3. Each lot shall be adjacent to public sewer or shall have a minimum contiguous lawn area that is free of limiting factors sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment sewage systems. 4. Provisions for water based recreation where near shore aquatic conditions are unsuitable for direct access. 5. Lot areas and dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, without variance. 6. Lot layouts shall be compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties and/or shall not constrain the future development of adjacent properties if those properties were to be developed as per the Pequot Lakes Land Use and Subdivision Ordinance. 7. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles to straight road lines or radial to curved road lines, radial to lake or stream shores, and shall not contain bends or jogs unless topographic conditions necessitate a different arrangement. Existing structures shall not be construed to be a topographic condition. 8. Each lot shall have a minimum of 33 feet of frontage on a designated right of way. Commonly owned property or Green Space used for access in a Planned Unit Development shall have a minimum of 33 feet of frontage on a public right of way. 9. Proposed streets shall conform to the adopted road plan of the City of Pequot Lakes, County and State highway plans,and existing boundary conditions. lo. Easements shall be provided for public utilities or drainage where required by the Planning Commission and shall be following widths,minimum: Watermain........................................................................................................20 feet SanitarySewer..................................................................................................4o feet City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report g_i s April 20,2006