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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 /> E. Vegetative cover. <br /> F. In-water physical characteristics. <br /> G. Recreational use of surface water. <br /> H. Road and service center accessibility. <br /> I. Socio-economic development needs of the public. <br /> J. Availability of public sewer and water utilities. <br /> K. The necessity to reserve and restore certain areas having significant historical or <br /> ecological value. <br /> L. Conflicts between land uses and impacts of commercial uses or higher densities on <br /> adjacent properties. <br /> M. Alternatives available for desired land use. <br /> N. Prevention of spot zoning. <br /> O. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan. <br /> P. Conformance to the City of Pequot Lakes Future Land Use Map and any other official <br /> maps of the City. <br /> Division 40 of the previous Ordinance states the requirements for the Forestry District: <br /> 1. Purpose and Intent: This district is established for the purpose of efficiently using land <br /> to conserve forest resources through the management of land for forest, woodland, or <br /> plantation uses, to establish and maintain timber resources and healthy, well-balanced <br /> forests, to protect the natural environment, and to preserve undeveloped areas and <br /> provide outdoor recreation opportunities. <br /> 2. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: <br /> Lot Width—feet,minimum.....................................................................300 <br /> Total Lot Area—acres,minimum...............................................................10 <br /> Division 60 of the previous Ordinance states the requirements for the Commercial District: <br /> 1. Purpose and Intent: The previous Ordinance does not state a purpose or intent for this <br /> district. <br /> 2. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: <br /> Lot Width—feet,minimum......................................................................150 <br /> Total Lot Area—acres,minimum.................................................................1 <br /> Section 5.4 of the current Ordinance states the requirements for the Forest Management (FM) <br /> zone: <br /> 1. Purpose and Intent: To provide a zoning classification for sustainable management of <br /> forested areas, to establish and maintain timber resources, to protect the natural <br /> environment, to preserve undeveloped areas, and to provide recreation opportunities. <br /> Development patterns are characterized as very low-density residential without <br /> municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Forest <br /> Management zoning should be used to preserve rural character. <br /> 2. Compatibility: Forest Management zones would generally be compatible with and can be <br /> established adjacent to Agriculture, Rural Residential, Transition Residential, <br /> Commercial, and Light Industrial zones. The zone may also be compatible with other <br /> zones in areas where forest stand exist. <br /> 3. Lot,Use,and Density Requirements: <br /> Lot Width—feet,minimum.....................................................................300 <br /> Total Lot Area—acres,minimum...............................................................10 <br /> City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 5-2 <br /> December 14,2006 <br />