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Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2024 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, Boulder Contracting, submitted a land use application for final plat for Jansen Addition. The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing parcel located at 523 Lois Lane into three (3) single family lots for the purpose of constructing two (2) new single-family homes. The lot is 1.11 gross acres (48,510 sf). Staff recommend approval of the final plat. Mr. Vojtech asked if there were other plats that break close to the size of the lot. Ms. Larsen replied yes, they receive some plats that come in close. Mr. Laden made a motion to approve the final plat. Mr. Kohler seconded. Motion carried 6 – 0. 7.DISCUSSION ITEMS A.Notification Requirements for Developments Mr. Wipperfurth suggested that the City should put up signs about the Robinson sod farm development. He also asked if the City asks for the school district approval of development projects. Mr. Grochala said that notifications on developments are required by State law. He also said they do meet with the school districts at least twice a year to notify them of proposed developments, but they do not request any input. Schools are also supportive of future developments. Mr. Wipperfurth asked if the Board should be asking the school board for comments. Ms. Guthmueller said it would not be necessary to ask the school board for comments, but it would be difficult for schools because there are many tasks that they must prepare for. She suggested notifying the school board about big developments is a good heads up because they can react appropriately and prepare. Ms. Larsen replied that the City can add school districts to the distribution list when sending out notifications. Mr. Grochala said they looked at the vicinity of the notifications. For example, for the Sod farms it was only 600 ft. They want to be cautious about setting up the