7A - Metes & Bounds Subdivision, Shaefer

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■ Impervious coverage without storm sewer available......................................................50 Minimum design layout standards are detailed in Section 9.4. Applicable standards are listed here: i. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose and 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 standards soil treatment sewage systems. 4. Provisions for water-based recreation where near shore aquatic conditions are unsuitable for direct access. 5. Lot area 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. Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: 1. The property is properly zoned Downtown Mixed Use and is suitable in its natural state for commercial and residential uses as permitted in the DMU zone, as the property currently is being used for commercial purposes. 2. There are not any significant natural features, such as steep slopes or wetlands, that would constrain future development on these properties. 3. The three structures located on this property are conforming as they meet all required setbacks. Three feet of roof overhang is allowed to protrude into the setback. There is question about whether the overhang is allowed to hang over public right-of-way. 4. Each of the lots in the subdivision currently has access to municipal sewer services. 5. The applicant is not proposing any provisions for water-based recreation as these properties are not adjacent to any water bodies. 6. All lots meet the minimum lot size of 2,250 square feet in the DMU zone, with Tract A being 6,708 square feet and Tract B being 3,702 square feet. 7. All lots meet the minimum lot width of 25 feet,with Tract A being 47.17 feet and Tract B being 26.18 feet. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 6-2 January 19,2oo6