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HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - March 27,.._I_?2J The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00PM by Chairman Peltier. PRESENT: Davis, Thoreson, Oswald, Peltier ABSENT: Mezzano, Henry, Barnes Motion made by Oswald, seconded by Thoreson to approve the minutes of February 28, 1991 as amended. All aye, motion passed. MINOR SUBDIVISION -...._(W. EricksopL Planning Commission Gail Thoreson reviewed this request with the commission. Commissioner Thoreson stated that Mr. Walter Erickson of 4551 165th St., Hugo, Minnesota has made application to the City of Hugo for a minor subdivision and waiver of the formal platting requirements. The property in question involves a 33 acre tract of land which is to be subdivided into three lots, a minimum of 10 acres each. The property in question is zoned agricultural and is located approximately 440 ft. south of 165th St. on the east.side of Elmcrest Ave. The property is adjacent to a wetland and is subject to review by the Rice Creek Watershed District. The property is generally described as; that part of the northwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4, Section 7, T31N, R21W, Washington County, Minnesota, lying southerly, easterly, and southeasterly of the north 440 ft. of the west 1,000 ft. thereof. All lots appear to meet dimension requirements and have frontage on a public roadway. The request appeared to be consistent with the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances. Surrounding residents questioned the proposed drainage easement and the private ditch. Mr. Erickson stated that Rice Creek Watershed District required that the drainage area be defined on the survey. Arda Rider, property owner south of the proposed subdivision was concerned that any additional groundwater would be directed onto her property. Questions were posed directly to the applicant by Ms. Rider while the Planning Commission eavesdropped on the discussion. Commissioner Thoreson then recommended that the discussion return to the planning commission level. Commissioner Oswald stated it would be more appropriate if the private ditch were a public easement so the City could have access for maintenance purposes. Motion made by Oswald, seconded by Thoreson to recommend approval of the request for minor subdivision and waiver of the formal platting requirements for Walter Erickson to subdivide 33 acres (legally described above) into three lots of at least 10 acres subject to the following conditions. I. The survey must be submitted to the city council within 90 days of preliminary survey acceptance or planning commission approval shall be null and void. 2. Survey approval shall be contingent upon compliance with the survey conditions, as well as the grading and stormwater drainage plans.