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STAFF REPORT <br /> Application: Rezoning from Rural Residential to Rural Residential <br /> Parcel#290361402Co0009,John Johnson,property owner <br /> Applicant: City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Background:The subject property is located in the southeastern corner of the City adjacent to <br /> Wilderness Point, on the north shore of Middle Cullen Lake. The property is roughly i acre in <br /> size and contains an existing dwelling unit. <br /> �I <br /> This property was not included in the City-wide rezoning last year.This is the public hearing to <br /> zone this property to a district that is consistent with the current Land Use and Subdivision <br /> Ordinance. The property was zoned Rural Residential under the previous Ordinance, with the <br /> proposed new zoning classification being Rural Residential. Mr. Torn Steffens of Wilderness <br /> Point resort recently purchased the property and has indicated plans to join the parcel with the <br /> surrounding resort parcels,using the existing dwelling as a lodge. <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 /> E. Vegetative cover. <br /> F. In-water physical characteristics. <br /> G. Recreational use of surface water. <br /> H. Road and service center accessibility. <br /> City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 8-1 <br /> December 14,2oo6 <br />