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Minutes for the Planning Commission January 27, 1999 - Page 2 Subdivision - Whispering Pines On October 28, 1998, the Hugo Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on a proposed subdivision known as Whispering Pines, being proposed by Mr. Morris Jesperson, 651 LaBore Road, Little Canada. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission tabled action on the proposed subdivision to allow the developer to provide additional information including: 1. An agreement between all adjoining land owners regarding the cul-de-sac proposed for the project. 2. A landscaping plan. 3. A permit from Rice Creek Watershed District for drainage. 4. A blueprint of the homes to be constructed as part of the project. 5. The City Engineer's recommendation regarding using a private road for access to the site. Charlie Melcher from Ulteig Engineering was present to explain the status on the above issues, and provided the Planning Commission a copy of the landscaping plan and blueprints for the homes . He also stated the permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District could not, according the RCWD, be finalized until the Planning Commission had given their recommendation for approval. Melcher stated that the agreement between the land owners regarding the cul-de-sac would not be necessary because they no longer intended to construct a cul-de-sac at the north end of the road going through the development. Instead, they proposed to extend the road to the west a short way and connect it to TH61. The Planning Commission discussed density, sanitary management, and road access to TH61. The primary issue discussed was whether the road through the development should be made private or public. Melcher requested the Planning Commission make a decision on what they would recommend approval of before revising their plan, preferring to construct a private drive that would be maintained, plowed, and mowed by a homeowners' association. It was noted that the setbacks would not be met if it was constructed as a public street. There was concern of a private street being used as a public street should it eventually tie into the Beaver Ponds subdivision. Chuck Haas, Ward 3 Council member, felt safety issues would be compromised and expressed concern regarding the subdivision being located near the gateway of the City and the image it would convey. Haas was also concerned with the excessive impervious service and how it would affect Judicial Ditch #2 and the lowland area in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. Melcher stated they were in compliance with the Rice Creek Watershed, and their ponds would be meeting the allowed release rate. Tom Jackson, part owner of the property to the north, felt the City should consider the financial gain, which would help pay for infrastructure that is already there, should the area be developed. Puleo made motion, Rubenzer seconded, to recommend approval of the subdivision with a private road. Ayes: Puleo, Rubenzer Nay: Kellison, Schumann, Kleissler, Peltier Motion failed. Rubenzer made motion, Peltier seconded, to table the subdivision request and extend the time deadline 90 days. All Ayes. Motion carried. Subdivision - Brandon Preserve Janet R. Schuneman, 6420 117th St. N., and Richard Paulson of Cedarwood Homes, Inc., had requested to subdivide by PUD 82.27 acres located at 130th and Goodview Ave. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 24, 1998, where they tabled action and extended the time deadline for 120 days. The applicant requested an additional 90 days in September, creating a deadline date of January 28, 1999.