07A - Metes and Bounds Subdivision - Jewell

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n STAFF REPORT Application: Metes and Bounds Subdivision Applicant: Albert and Joyce Jewell Background Information: The property is located along Hurtig Road just to the southeast of Mayo Lake. The property, consisting of Government Lot 5, is 40 acres in size and is zoned Forestry. There currently are several existing structures located on the northwestern side of Hurtig Road including a house,three sheds, a detached garage, and a barn. The proposed subdivision would create three lots: one of 10.5 acres to the southeast of Hurtig Road,one of 12.1 acres to the east of Hurtig Road, and the third measuring 18.4 acres to the northwest of Hurtig Road. Applicable Statutes: The process and requirements for subdivisions are currently described under Article IV, Section 140 of the Ordinance. Section 140.0201)describes the minimum subdivision design standards as follows: 1. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose with minimum alteration. Land subject to flooding, land below the ordinary high water mark, wetlands, areas with high water table, bluffs 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 10-*N severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential, steep topography, inadequate water supply or sewage treatment capabilities, nearshore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat, presence of significant historic sites, 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. Each lot shall have a minimum contiguous lawn area that is free of limiting factors sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment sewage systems.New lots requiring mound systems or holding tanks shall not be allowed. 3. Provisions for water-based recreation where near shore aquatic conditions are unsuitable for direct access. 4. Lot areas and dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, without a variance. 5. Lot layouts shall be compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties. 6. Each lot shall have a minimum of thirty-three feet 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' of frontage on a public right of way. The rest of Section 140.020D describes minimum design standards for blocks, easements for public utilities, and lakeshore development. Section 140.020 E through I describe survey standards, street improvement standards, sanitary provision standards, water supply standards and drainage/grading standards respectively. Those provisions are not listed here but can be found in the Ordinance. Section 140.030 describes provisions for improvements in subdivisions. Staff Findings: Based on the application and information provided,the Staff provides the following findings: May Staff Report 3-1