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STAFF REPORT <br /> Application: Metes and Bounds Subdivision <br /> Applicant: Patrick J. Smith on behalf of Jon Hake <br /> Background Information: The property is located at 4392 Jack Pine Road just along the south <br /> edge of West Twin Lake. The property, consisting of Government Lot 4, Section 34 Township <br /> 136 North, Range 29 West is 2 acres in size and is zoned Residential. Currently there are two <br /> structures located on the property: a house and a detached garage. The proposed subdivision <br /> would create two lots: one of 2.0 acres and one of 0.1 acres. Hake plans to sell the 0.1 acre lot to <br /> the Dawn Kennedy, the owner of the adjoining property to the east. <br /> Applicable Statutes: The process and requirements for subdivisions are currently described <br /> under Article IV, Section 140 of the Ordinance. Section 140.0201)describes the minimum <br /> subdivision design standards as follows: <br /> 1. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the intended <br /> purpose with minimum alteration. Land subject to flooding, land below the ordinary <br /> high water mark, wetlands, areas with high water table, bluffs or land containing <br /> other significant constraint(s) upon future intended usage, shall not be considered in <br /> the minimum size of a lot. The suitability analysis for each lot shall also consider soil <br /> and rock formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion <br /> potential, steep topography, inadequate water supply or sewage treatment <br /> capabilities, nearshore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, <br /> important fish and wildlife habitat, presence of significant historic sites, or any other <br /> feature of the natural land likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of <br /> future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community. <br /> 2. Each lot shall have a minimum contiguous lawn area that is free of limiting factors <br /> sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment sewage systems. New <br /> lots requiring mound systems or holding tanks shall not be allowed. <br /> 3. Provisions for water-based recreation where near shore aquatic conditions are <br /> unsuitable for direct access. <br /> 4. Lot areas and dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning <br /> Ordinance,without a variance. <br /> 5. Lot layouts shall be compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties. <br /> 6. Each lot shall have a minimum of thirty-three feet frontage on a designated right of <br /> way. Commonly owned property or Green Space used for access in a Planned Unit <br /> Development shall have a minimum of 33' of frontage on a public right of way. <br /> The rest of Section 140.020D describes minimum design standards for blocks, easements for <br /> public utilities, and lakeshore development. Section 140.020 E through I describe survey <br /> standards, street improvement standards, sanitary provision standards, water supply standards <br /> and drainage/grading standards respectively. Those provisions are not listed here but can be <br /> found in the Ordinance. Section 140.030 describes provisions for improvements in subdivisions. <br /> Staff Findings: Based on the application and information provided,the Staff provides the <br /> following findings: <br /> 1. The property is properly zoned for residential use. <br /> June Staff Report 6-1 <br />