Rezoning from Transition Residential to Agriculture, Larson

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N. Prevention of spot zoning. 0. 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: i. 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 5.7 of the Ordinance states the requirements for the Transition Residential Zone: 1. 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 Transition 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 Transition 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 Transition Residential zone may be established next to the Rural Residential, Agriculture, or Forest Management zones so long as these zones do not surround the Transition Residential zone. The Transition Residential zone should not be established where the zones surrounding it all have similar density characteristics. 3. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: Lot Width—feet,minimum.....................................................................200 Buildable Lot Area—acres,minimum..........................................................5 Section 5.5 of the Ordinance states the requirements for the Agriculture Zone: i. 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 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 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map,which designates this area as an urban/rural transition area. 2. The rezoning to Agriculture does not conform to the Future Land Use Map, but it does not conflict with the objectives of the Ordinance. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3-2 March 16,2oo6