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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting February 24, 1988 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM by Chairman Sent.-.ler. PRESENT: Henry, Sonnenfeld, Barnes, 8enkler ABSENT: Jesinski, Sullivan Motion made by Henry, seconded by Barnes to approve the Minutes of January 27, 1988 as amended. All aye, motion passed. The oath of office was administered to the newest member of the Commission, Mr. Troy Sonnenfeld. On behalf of Birchwood Builders, Inc. Ms. Orella Gallivan and Mr. Richard Granger have made application to the City of Hugo for the rezoning of a 42 acre tract of land from RR1 to SFE. The property in question is located north of Lake Air Estates and south of Hugo Industrial Park, west of Highway 61. The property is generally described as the east 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of section 31, T31N, R21W and the southeast 1/4 of the northeast 1/4, lying westerly of the railroad right of way in Section 31, T31N, R21W. The north, west, and south borders of the property in question abutt SFE zones. The property to the east of the site in question is the Burlington Northern Railroad and Trunk Highway 61. East of Highway 61 is an agricultural district. The northeastern corner of the site in question abutts on an industrial zone. It is the intent of the applicant to subdivide the property in question into one acre lots to be served by individual wells, sanitary sewer and surfaced streets. The proposal in question appears to be consistent with the development in the area. The development would appear to be a good use of the property in question in light of the current growth patterns in the City of Hugo. The proposal before the commission is a change in general land use classification. The actual use of the property would be subject to review and controls via the formal subdivision process. Notice of the public hearing has been published in the legal newpaper and notices sent to surrounding property owners of record. Mr. Granger was present to address any questions from the public regarding this proposal. He stated he did understand that a portion of the property is within a protected wetland area and will submit applications to the Dept. of Natural Resources and Rice Creek Watershed District for their approval. Howard Kuusisto informed Mr. Granger that the cul-de-sac was in excess of 600' and would require a variance to allow for the length or a revised plan to shorten the distance. Administrator Huber explained that it would be preferable to allow the longer cul de sac and maintain right angles on the roads for safety reasons rather than change the angle of the road intersection. The public hearing was opened for comments at 7:15 PM. Mr. Jim Hauer requested that owners of the park area in Oak Shore Park be sent notices of future hearings on this matter. Mr. Huber requested they submit a list of persons wishing to be added to the mailing list.