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The Planning Commission is recommending that the southern parcel, PIN 290104100BB0009, be rezoned to Urban Residential based on the following findings of fact: 1. The property is within walking distance of downtown Pequot Lakes. 2. The property is adjacent to the Downtown Mixed Use zone, a compatibility requirement for the Urban Residential zone. 3. Public utilities are currently provided to existing units on the southern half of the property. The Planning Commission is also recommending that the northern parcel, PIN 290104100BA0009, be rezoned to Transition Residential, as proposed, based on the following findings of fact: 1. The rezoning to Transition Residential is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. 2. The properties to the west, a property to the south, and a property to the east all have been rezoned to Transition Residential. Several properties to the east that have been proposed to be rezoned to Transition Residential, as well, but have chosen to have a later separate public hearing. The subject property is partly adjacent to a property to the north that has been rezoned to Agriculture. 3. Rezoning the property to Transition Residential would not constitute spot zoning. Rezoning to Urban Residential also would not constitute spot zoning. 4. The Transition Residential zone is compatible with the surrounding zones and serves as a buffer between the more intense Downtown Mixed Use zone to the south and the Agriculture zone to the north. 5. Rezoning to Urban Residential would not be compatible with the Agriculture zone to the north. 6. The areas of the two properties meet the minimum buildable area of five (5) acres for the Transition Residential zone, being 9 and 16.5 acres. These properties also meet the minimum lot area and dimension requirements for the Urban Residential zone. 7. This property is not currently served by City sewer and water services, but utilities could be extended to this property from the end point at County Road 112 and Grove Street. 4. Rezoning from Wooded Residential to Transition Residential,PIN 290104100A00009,Carl &Colleen Smith,City of Pequot Lakes. The subject property is located on County Road 112 just north of downtown and is approximately 3.4 acres in size. The property was previously zoned Wooded Residential and the proposed zoning for the property is Transition Residential. Mr. Smith has indicated to Staff that he would like to redevelop this property, along with the two properties to the south, and would like to rezone to Urban Residential. The Planning Commission is recommending that this property be rezoned to Transition Residential, as proposed, based on the following findings of fact: 1. The rezoning to Transition Residential is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. 2. The new zones were created based on the criteria set forth in the new Land Use Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. 14084 Baxter Drive, Suite 7 Baxter, MN 56401 (218) 828-3064 www.communitygrowth.com