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STAFF REPORT <br /> Application: Rezoning of from Forestry to Forest Management <br /> Parcel #s 290032204000009, 2900321o3Aoo009, 290032300000009, <br /> 29032400Co0009,290033200000009,290033100000009 <br /> John&Nancy Brunes,property owners <br /> Applicant: City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Background:The subject properties are located in the northwest corner of the City along State <br /> Highway 371 and were zoned Forestry under the previous Ordinance. In total, the properties <br /> encompass an area of roughly 167 acres. The properties are currently undeveloped with forest <br /> stands covering the south extent of the area, with a large wetland and sparse wooded areas in <br /> the north. <br /> 2900222ODO009 <br /> t �v� re <br /> 290032300000009 2 .00009 e <br /> l Old:Forestry Distrrcl e <br /> err/ New:Forest Management <br /> t1 ' <br /> 290033100000009 -- <br /> 290033200000009 04 :F , <br /> New•Forest MnoR. <br /> 01&Forestry D•atrist <br /> Old-,.Forestry E"Wid Newt Fares!Mooag--i <br /> Ntw Forest M...9—OM ' <br /> The property owners had chosen to opt out of the City-wide rezoning held last year in the <br /> summer. This is their separate public hearing to rezone their properties to a classification in <br /> compliance with the new Land Use Ordinance. The property owners have indicated a desire to <br /> rezone the properties along State Highway 371 to a commercial zoning classification. <br /> Applicable Statutes: Section 5.1, Subdivision 7 outlines the criteria that should be considered <br /> when amending the official zoning map or establishing a zoning classification: <br /> A. Preservation of natural sensitive areas. <br /> B. Present ownership and development. <br /> C. Shoreland soil types and their engineering capabilities. <br /> D. Topographic characteristics. <br /> City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3-1 <br /> September 21,2006 <br />