7B - Metes & Bounds Subdivision, Wittwer

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1. 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 land is properly zoned Rural Residential and is suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose of residential development as existing residential structures are present on the property. 2. There are no significant natural or historic features on this property that would constrain future residential development and construction. The property is fairly flat, so only minor grading and tree removal associated with the construction of a dwelling will need to be performed. 3. Each lot has ample space for the placement of two individual sewage treatment systems, and Tract A already has such a system. 4. The proposed subdivision does not contain provisions for water-based recreation as the property is not adjacent to any water bodies. 5. Both lots meet the minimum buildable lot size of 5 acres,with Tract A being 5 acres and Tract B being 11.4 acres. 6. Both lots meet the minimum lot width of 200 feet, with Tract A being 435 feet and Tract B being 247.26 feet. 7. The proposed layout of the lots is compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties and will not constrain their future development. 8. The proposed side lot lines are parallel and perpendicular to the existing lot lines of adjacent properties. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 7-2 January 19,2006