Preliminary Plat of Trailside Estates, Smith

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A. The configuration and size lots shall be varied and blend with the natural features of the site in order to retain the natural, rural character of the site,particularly as viewed from public roadways. B. Windfirm trees shall be retained where they would screen residences from collector roads,arterials or state highways, unless they would unduly impede site development, be incompatible with the intended use of the conservation parcel, or pose a risk to public safety for motorists on those roadways and to private utilities. C. A lot created for any existing residence on the property may be discontiguous from the remaining residential lots in the proposed subdivision. D. Residential lots shall be grouped and not assembled in a linear configuration. A linear configuration refers to a site design for the residential portion of a development which may be described as long and narrow. Exceptions shall be granted at the discretion of the Planning Commission where unusual site conditions,such as wetlands or steep slopes,warrant a linear configuration. The reason for minimizing linear configurations is to retain the natural, rural character of the site,particularly as viewed from public roadways. 5. Administration and Maintenance Requirements. Prior to final approval of any Rural Conservation Subdivision, the City will require adequate provisions developed for preservation and maintenance in perpetuity of the conservation parcel and for the continued existence and functioning of the development as a community. In addition to meeting the criteria set forth in the Rural Conservation Subdivision section, the proposed plat must also meet the standards of the underlying zoning district. Because the proposed plat falls in two zoning districts,the standards for both classifications are listed below: Transition Residential Standards(Section 5.7): • Rural Conservation Subdivision Maximum Density..........................................2 units/acre • Setback,right-of-way,collector and arterial streets—feet,minimum..............................50 • Setback,side—feet,minimum............................................................................................25 • Setback,corner side—feet,minimum................................................................................40 • Maximum impervious coverage........................................................................................15 Urban Residential Standards(Section 5.9): • Residential PUD maximum density.......................................................2 units/6,250 sq.ft. • Setback, right-of-way,collector and arterial streets—feet,minimum..............................30 • Setback,side—feet,minimum............................................................................................10 • Setback,corner side—feet,minimum................................................................................30 • Maximum impervious coverage.......................................................................................40 In addition, Section 5.7, Subdivision 4 details performance standards for the Transition Residential zone, specifically requiring that "where municipal utilities are provided or reasonably close in the opinion of the City Engineer, the property shall be connected to the municipal system.All other properties shall be designed or constructed so as to facilitate future connection to the municipal utility systems." Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: i. The applicant has not yet submitted an application for a lot split to split the southern parcel in the proposed plat from the land on which the mobile home court is located. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 1-3 January 19,2oo6