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P.C. Minutes - September 25, 1991 Page 2 swampy area which includes DNR Protected Wetlands 82-239W on maps provided by the DNR. In discussions with various soils experts, they have indicated that it is doubtful that perkable sites can be identified in this area for the purposes of accommodating on site sewer systems. Although this request would appear to be consistent with the City's comprehensive plan, with regard to lot size in areas outside of the MUSA, we would question whether soil conditions in this area make it suitable for a residential development. The property in question is located within Zone B of the flood plain (500 year flood frequency). The property in question is located in the west 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4, Section 8, T31N, R21W, Washington County, Minnesota. Mr. Papenheim presented a 1990 letter from the DNR which indicated that the wetland located on his property had been removed from the list of protected wetlands. Mr. Papenheim stated that Mr. Dale Eklin had prepared the soil borings and perc tests and these will be reviewed by Washington County. Mr. Papenheim stated that he will be bringing in some fill and there will be no basements. He informed the Commission that Mr. Roger Nelson, Nelson Engineering, established the 100 year flood elevation of 916.8 ft. Rice Creek Watershed District is currently reviewing this request. Commissioners felt because of the poor drainage and the property surrounding Clearwater Creek and a judicial ditch, further information would need to be provided to make a decision regarding rezoning. The Commission requested that the applicant provide the following: 1. Soil borings and percolation tests. 2. Rice Creek Watershed District recommendation or permit. 3. A topographic map with the location of the soil borings and proposed building sites. 4' A current letter from the DNR reaffirming their 1990 position. 5. Report from Washington County regarding on site septic systems. The applicant agreed to table this matter until the October 23, 1991 meeting of the Planning Commission. Motion made by Barnes, seconded by Thoreson to table the request of Gerald Papenheim until October 23, 1991. All aye, motion passed. REZONING REQUEST - M. HATHAWAY City Administrator Ken Huber reviewed this request with the Planning Commission. He stated that on behalf of Marjorie Hathaway, 790 Lower Colonial Drive, Mendota, Minnesota, Mr. Ron Deslauries has made application to the City of Hugo for the rezoning of a 21 acre tract of land from Agriculture to Industrial. The property is located at the southeast corner of 170th St. and Highway 61 (Tax parcel 3200). The Planning Commission and City Council denied an earlier request to use this property for an auto dismantling yard. In August of 1990, the Hugo Planning Commission recommended approval of a Special Use Permit to erect a single family residence and allow outdoor storage of boats, RV's, pontoons, and trailers. This request was never brought before the City Council for approval as the applicants apparently could not meet the special conditions of permit approval. The rezoning request in question